Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the encode_slice function in libavcodec/proresenc_kostya.c in FFMpeg before 1.1.14, 1.2.x before 1.2.8, 2.x before 2.2.7, and 2.3.x before 2.3.3 and Libav before 10.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ffmpeg | Ffmpeg | <= 1.1.13 |
| Libav | Libav | <= 10.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=ffmpeg.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=52b81ff4635c077b2bc8b8d3637
- http://www.osvdb.org/111725
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69250
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201603-06
- https://www.ffmpeg.org/security.html
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=ffmpeg.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=52b81ff4635c077b2bc8b8d3637
- http://www.osvdb.org/111725
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69250
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201603-06
- https://www.ffmpeg.org/security.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-5271?
CVE-2014-5271 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Heap-based buffer overflow in the encode_slice function in libavcodec/proresenc_kostya.c in FFMpeg before 1.1.14, 1.2.x before 1.2.8, 2.x before 2.2.7, and 2.3.x before 2.3.3 and Libav before 10.5 all...
How severe is CVE-2014-5271?
CVE-2014-5271 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-2014-5271?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ffmpeg Ffmpeg, Libav Libav.