CVE-2018-13303 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Vulnerability Description

In FFmpeg 4.0.1, a missing check for failure of a call to init_get_bits8() in the avpriv_ac3_parse_header function in libavcodec/ac3_parser.c may trigger a NULL pointer dereference while converting a crafted AVI file to MPEG4, leading to a denial of service.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ffmpeg	Ffmpeg	4.0.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-476

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104675Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/00e8181bd97c834fe60751b0c511d4bb97875f78Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104675Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/00e8181bd97c834fe60751b0c511d4bb97875f78Patch

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-13303?

CVE-2018-13303 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). In FFmpeg 4.0.1, a missing check for failure of a call to init_get_bits8() in the avpriv_ac3_parse_header function in libavcodec/ac3_parser.c may trigger a NULL pointer dereference while converting a ...

How severe is CVE-2018-13303?

CVE-2018-13303 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-13303?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ffmpeg Ffmpeg.