Vulnerability Description
The dpcm_decode_frame function in dpcm.c in libavcodec in FFmpeg before 0.10 and in Libav 0.5.x before 0.5.9, 0.6.x before 0.6.6, 0.7.x before 0.7.6, and 0.8.x before 0.8.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted stereo stream in a media file.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ffmpeg | Ffmpeg | <= 0.9.1 |
| Libav | Libav | 0.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://ffmpeg.org/
- http://git.libav.org/?p=libav.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=ce7aee9b733134649a6ce2fa743e517
- http://libav.org/
- http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2494
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1479-1
- http://ffmpeg.org/
- http://git.libav.org/?p=libav.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=ce7aee9b733134649a6ce2fa743e517
- http://libav.org/
- http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2494
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1479-1
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-3951?
CVE-2011-3951 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). The dpcm_decode_frame function in dpcm.c in libavcodec in FFmpeg before 0.10 and in Libav 0.5.x before 0.5.9, 0.6.x before 0.6.6, 0.7.x before 0.7.6, and 0.8.x before 0.8.1 allows remote attackers to ...
How severe is CVE-2011-3951?
CVE-2011-3951 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-3951?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ffmpeg Ffmpeg, Libav Libav.