Vulnerability Description
libavcodec/mmvideo.c in FFmpeg before 2.4.2 does not consider all lines of HHV Intra blocks during validation of image height, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds access) or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted MM video data.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
| Ffmpeg | Ffmpeg | <= 2.4.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=ffmpeg.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=8b0e96e1f21b761ca15dbb470cd
- http://www.ffmpeg.org/security.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2534-1
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201603-06
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=ffmpeg.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=8b0e96e1f21b761ca15dbb470cd
- http://www.ffmpeg.org/security.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2534-1
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201603-06
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-8543?
CVE-2014-8543 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). libavcodec/mmvideo.c in FFmpeg before 2.4.2 does not consider all lines of HHV Intra blocks during validation of image height, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds...
How severe is CVE-2014-8543?
CVE-2014-8543 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-2014-8543?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Ffmpeg Ffmpeg.