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CVE-2011-4353

4.3 · MEDIUM

The (1) av_image_fill_pointers, (2) vp5_parse_coeff, and (3) vp6_parse_coeff functions in FFmpeg 0.5.x before 0.5.7, 0.6.x before 0.6.4, 0.7.x before 0.7.9, and 0.8.x before 0.8.8; and in Libav 0.5…

Published Aug 20, 2012ffmpegCWE-119EPSS 2.76%

Overview

CVE-2011-4353 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ffmpeg ffmpeg. It was published on August 20, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The (1) av_image_fill_pointers, (2) vp5_parse_coeff, and (3) vp6_parse_coeff functions in FFmpeg 0.5.x before 0.5.7, 0.6.x before 0.6.4, 0.7.x before 0.7.9, and 0.8.x before 0.8.8; and in Libav 0.5.x before 0.5.6, 0.6.x before 0.6.4, and 0.7.x before 0.7.3 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted VP5 or VP6 stream.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-4353?

CVE-2011-4353 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ffmpeg ffmpeg. It was published on August 20, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2011-4353?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2011-4353?

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-2011-4353?

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