Vulnerability Description
In Libav through 12.2, there is an invalid memcpy in the av_packet_ref function of libavcodec/avpacket.c. Remote attackers could leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault) via a crafted avi file.
CVSS Score
8.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libav | Libav | <= 12.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102793Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.libav.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1112ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/09/msg00000.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102793Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.libav.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1112ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/09/msg00000.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-5766?
CVE-2018-5766 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). In Libav through 12.2, there is an invalid memcpy in the av_packet_ref function of libavcodec/avpacket.c. Remote attackers could leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial of service (segmentation ...
How severe is CVE-2018-5766?
CVE-2018-5766 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-5766?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libav Libav.