Vulnerability Description
The ff_mjpeg_decode_sof function in libavcodec/mjpegdec.c in FFmpeg before 2.5.4 does not validate the number of components in a JPEG-LS Start Of Frame segment, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds array access) or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted Motion JPEG data.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
| Ffmpeg | Ffmpeg | <= 2.5.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=ffmpeg.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=fabbfaa095660982cc0bc63242c
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72644Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033078
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2944-1Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/03/msg00041.html
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=ffmpeg.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=fabbfaa095660982cc0bc63242c
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72644Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033078
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2944-1Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/03/msg00041.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-1872?
CVE-2015-1872 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). The ff_mjpeg_decode_sof function in libavcodec/mjpegdec.c in FFmpeg before 2.5.4 does not validate the number of components in a JPEG-LS Start Of Frame segment, which allows remote attackers to cause ...
How severe is CVE-2015-1872?
CVE-2015-1872 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-1872?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Ffmpeg Ffmpeg.