Vulnerability Description
libavcodec/dnxhddec.c in FFmpeg 4.4 does not check the return value of the init_vlc function, a similar issue to CVE-2013-0868.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ffmpeg | Ffmpeg | 4.4 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/7150f9575671f898382c370acae35f9087a30ba1PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/08/msg00018.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://patchwork.ffmpeg.org/project/ffmpeg/patch/PAXP193MB12624C21AE412BE95BA4D
- https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4990Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4998Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/7150f9575671f898382c370acae35f9087a30ba1PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/08/msg00018.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://patchwork.ffmpeg.org/project/ffmpeg/patch/PAXP193MB12624C21AE412BE95BA4D
- https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4990Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4998Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-38114?
CVE-2021-38114 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). libavcodec/dnxhddec.c in FFmpeg 4.4 does not check the return value of the init_vlc function, a similar issue to CVE-2013-0868.
How severe is CVE-2021-38114?
CVE-2021-38114 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-38114?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ffmpeg Ffmpeg, Debian Debian Linux.