Vulnerability Description
The tak_decode_frame function in libavcodec/takdec.c in FFmpeg before 2.1.4 does not properly validate a certain bits-per-sample value, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds array access) or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted TAK (aka Tom's lossless Audio Kompressor) data.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ffmpeg | Ffmpeg | <= 2.1.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=ffmpeg.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=f58eab151214d2d35ff0973f2b3
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201603-06
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=ffmpeg.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=f58eab151214d2d35ff0973f2b3
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201603-06
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-2097?
CVE-2014-2097 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). The tak_decode_frame function in libavcodec/takdec.c in FFmpeg before 2.1.4 does not properly validate a certain bits-per-sample value, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-...
How severe is CVE-2014-2097?
CVE-2014-2097 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-2014-2097?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ffmpeg Ffmpeg.