Vulnerability Description
The ff_get_buffer function in libavcodec/utils.c in FFmpeg before 2.8.4 preserves width and height values after a failure, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds array access) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted .mov file.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ffmpeg | Ffmpeg | 2.8.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=ffmpeg.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=abee0a1c60612e8638640a8a373
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-01/msg00004.html
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034539
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/12/msg00009.html
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=ffmpeg.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=abee0a1c60612e8638640a8a373
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-01/msg00004.html
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034539
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/12/msg00009.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-8663?
CVE-2015-8663 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.3 (HIGH). The ff_get_buffer function in libavcodec/utils.c in FFmpeg before 2.8.4 preserves width and height values after a failure, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds arr...
How severe is CVE-2015-8663?
CVE-2015-8663 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-8663?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ffmpeg Ffmpeg.