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CVE-2013-0861

5.0 · MEDIUM

The avcodec_decode_audio4 function in libavcodec/utils.c in FFmpeg before 1.0.4 and 1.1.x before 1.1.1 allows remote attackers to trigger memory corruption via vectors related to the channel layout.

Published Nov 23, 2013ffmpegCWE-119EPSS 2.26%

Overview

CVE-2013-0861 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ffmpeg ffmpeg. It was published on November 23, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The avcodec_decode_audio4 function in libavcodec/utils.c in FFmpeg before 1.0.4 and 1.1.x before 1.1.1 allows remote attackers to trigger memory corruption via vectors related to the channel layout.

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-2013-0861?

CVE-2013-0861 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ffmpeg ffmpeg. It was published on November 23, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2013-0861?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, 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-2013-0861?

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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