Vulnerability Description
The vmd_decode function in libavcodec/vmdvideo.c in FFmpeg before 2.5.2 does not validate the relationship between a certain length value and the frame width, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds array access) or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted Sierra VMD video data.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ffmpeg | Ffmpeg | <= 2.5.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=ffmpeg.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=3030fb7e0d41836f8add6399e9a
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201603-06
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=ffmpeg.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=3030fb7e0d41836f8add6399e9a
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201603-06
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-9603?
CVE-2014-9603 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The vmd_decode function in libavcodec/vmdvideo.c in FFmpeg before 2.5.2 does not validate the relationship between a certain length value and the frame width, which allows remote attackers to cause a ...
How severe is CVE-2014-9603?
CVE-2014-9603 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-2014-9603?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ffmpeg Ffmpeg.