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CVE-2013-0864

10.0 · HIGH

The gif_copy_img_rect function in libavcodec/gifdec.c in FFmpeg before 1.1.2 performs an incorrect calculation for an "end pointer," which allows remote attackers to have an unspecified impact via…

Published Nov 23, 2013ffmpegCWE-189EPSS 2.84%

Overview

CVE-2013-0864 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ffmpeg ffmpeg. It was published on November 23, 2013 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

The gif_copy_img_rect function in libavcodec/gifdec.c in FFmpeg before 1.1.2 performs an incorrect calculation for an "end pointer," which allows remote attackers to have an unspecified impact via crafted GIF data that 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-2013-0864?

CVE-2013-0864 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ffmpeg ffmpeg. It was published on November 23, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2013-0864?

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-2013-0864?

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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