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CVE-2008-4866

10.0 · HIGH

Multiple buffer overflows in libavformat/utils.c in FFmpeg 0.4.9 before r14715, as used by MPlayer, allow context-dependent attackers to have an unknown impact via vectors related to execution of D…

Published Nov 1, 2008ffmpegCWE-119EPSS 4.69%

Overview

CVE-2008-4866 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ffmpeg ffmpeg. It was published on November 1, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple buffer overflows in libavformat/utils.c in FFmpeg 0.4.9 before r14715, as used by MPlayer, allow context-dependent attackers to have an unknown impact via vectors related to execution of DTS generation code with a delay greater than MAX_REORDER_DELAY.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ffmpeg. Update ffmpeg to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
ffmpegffmpeg0Affected

References

Refarchives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2008-09/0103.htmlReflists.mplayerhq.hu/pipermail/ffmpeg-cvslog/2008-August/016011.htmlReflists.mplayerhq.hu/pipermail/ffmpeg-cvslog/2008-August/016012.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/34296Refsecunia.com/advisories/34385Refsecunia.com/advisories/34845Refsecurity.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200903-33.xmlRefwww.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1782Refwww.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:013Refwww.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:015

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4866?

CVE-2008-4866 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ffmpeg ffmpeg. It was published on November 1, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-4866?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-4866?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ffmpeg. Update ffmpeg to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2008-4866?

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