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CVE-2013-0846

9.3 · HIGH

Array index error in the qdm2_decode_super_block function in libavcodec/qdm2.c in FFmpeg before 1.1 allows remote attackers to have an unspecified impact via crafted QDM2 data, which triggers an ou…

Published Dec 7, 2013ffmpegCWE-20EPSS 3.12%

Overview

CVE-2013-0846 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ffmpeg ffmpeg. It was published on December 7, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Array index error in the qdm2_decode_super_block function in libavcodec/qdm2.c in FFmpeg before 1.1 allows remote attackers to have an unspecified impact via crafted QDM2 data, which triggers an out-of-bounds array access.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-0846?

CVE-2013-0846 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ffmpeg ffmpeg. It was published on December 7, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2013-0846?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, 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-2013-0846?

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.

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