Vulnerability Description
The ff_combine_frame function in libavcodec/parser.c in FFmpeg before 2.1 does not properly handle certain memory-allocation errors, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds array access) or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted data.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ffmpeg | Ffmpeg | <= 2.0.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://ffmpeg.org/security.html
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/11/26/7Patch
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/12/08/3Patch
- https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/f31011e9abfb2ae75bb32bc44e2c34194c8dc40aExploitPatch
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201603-06
- https://trac.ffmpeg.org/ticket/2982Exploit
- http://ffmpeg.org/security.html
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/11/26/7Patch
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/12/08/3Patch
- https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/f31011e9abfb2ae75bb32bc44e2c34194c8dc40aExploitPatch
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201603-06
- https://trac.ffmpeg.org/ticket/2982Exploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-7023?
CVE-2013-7023 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). The ff_combine_frame function in libavcodec/parser.c in FFmpeg before 2.1 does not properly handle certain memory-allocation errors, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-...
How severe is CVE-2013-7023?
CVE-2013-7023 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-2013-7023?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ffmpeg Ffmpeg.