Vulnerability Description
The msrle_decode_8_16_24_32 function in msrledec.c in libavcodec in FFmpeg through 1.1.3 does not properly determine certain end pointers, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds array access and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted Microsoft RLE data.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ffmpeg | Ffmpeg | <= 1.1.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=ffmpeg.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=e398990eb87785e20e065cd3f14
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1790-1
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=ffmpeg.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=e398990eb87785e20e065cd3f14
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1790-1
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-2496?
CVE-2013-2496 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The msrle_decode_8_16_24_32 function in msrledec.c in libavcodec in FFmpeg through 1.1.3 does not properly determine certain end pointers, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (o...
How severe is CVE-2013-2496?
CVE-2013-2496 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-2496?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ffmpeg Ffmpeg.