Vulnerability Description
The decode_ihdr_chunk function in libavcodec/pngdec.c in FFMpeg before 2.1.6, 2.2.x through 2.3.x, and 2.4.x before 2.4.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds heap access) and possibly have other unspecified impact via an IDAT before an IHDR in a PNG file.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ffmpeg | Ffmpeg | <= 2.1.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=ffmpeg.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=79ceaf827be0b070675d4cd0a55
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/12/msg00009.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201603-06
- https://www.ffmpeg.org/security.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=ffmpeg.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=79ceaf827be0b070675d4cd0a55
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/12/msg00009.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201603-06
- https://www.ffmpeg.org/security.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-9317?
CVE-2014-9317 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The decode_ihdr_chunk function in libavcodec/pngdec.c in FFMpeg before 2.1.6, 2.2.x through 2.3.x, and 2.4.x before 2.4.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds heap acces...
How severe is CVE-2014-9317?
CVE-2014-9317 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-2014-9317?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ffmpeg Ffmpeg.