Vulnerability Description
libavcodec/on2avc.c in FFmpeg before 2.4.2 does not constrain the number of channels to at most 2, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds access) or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted On2 data.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ffmpeg | Ffmpeg | <= 2.4.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=ffmpeg.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=550f3e9df3410b3dd975e590042
- http://www.ffmpeg.org/security.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201603-06
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=ffmpeg.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=550f3e9df3410b3dd975e590042
- http://www.ffmpeg.org/security.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201603-06
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-8549?
CVE-2014-8549 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). libavcodec/on2avc.c in FFmpeg before 2.4.2 does not constrain the number of channels to at most 2, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds access) or possibly have un...
How severe is CVE-2014-8549?
CVE-2014-8549 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-2014-8549?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ffmpeg Ffmpeg.