79287 : FFmpeg Matroska Codec matroska_parse_block Function Unspecified Buffer Overflow
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Timeline

Disclosure Date
2012-02-15

Description

FFmpeg contains an unspecified overflow condition in the 'matroska_parse_block' function in libavformat/matroskadec.c. With a specially crafted MKV file, a context-dependent attacker can cause a heap-based buffer overflow, resulting in a denial of service or potentially allowing the execution of arbitrary code.

Classification

Location: Context Dependent
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Solution: Third-Party Solution, Solution Unknown
Exploit: PoC Public
Disclosure: Vendor Verified, Coordinated Disclosure
OSVDB: Web Related

Solution

OSVDB is not currently aware of a solution for this vulnerability.

Upgrade to Google Chrome version 17.0.963.56 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products

Google, Inc.
Chrome
17.0.963.46
FFmpeg Project
FFmpeg
Unspecified

References

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CVSSv2 Score

CVSSv2 Base Score = 6.8
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