Vulnerability Description
The decode_frame function in libavcodec/utvideodec.c in FFmpeg through 3.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out of array read) via a crafted AVI file.
CVSS Score
6.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ffmpeg | Ffmpeg | <= 3.2 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102950Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://git.ffmpeg.org/gitweb/ffmpeg.git/commit/118e1b0b3370dd1c0da442901b486689PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/22aa37c0fedf14531783189a197542a055959b6cPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/01/msg00006.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4249Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102950Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://git.ffmpeg.org/gitweb/ffmpeg.git/commit/118e1b0b3370dd1c0da442901b486689PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/22aa37c0fedf14531783189a197542a055959b6cPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/01/msg00006.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4249Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-6621?
CVE-2018-6621 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). The decode_frame function in libavcodec/utvideodec.c in FFmpeg through 3.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out of array read) via a crafted AVI file.
How severe is CVE-2018-6621?
CVE-2018-6621 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-2018-6621?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ffmpeg Ffmpeg, Debian Debian Linux.