CVE Catalog

CVE-2015-8663

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The ff_get_buffer function in libavcodec/utils.c in FFmpeg before version 2.8.4 preserves width and height values after a failure, allowing remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds array access) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted .mov file.

Risk Assessment

Attackers may exploit this vulnerability to trigger a denial of service, potentially leading to application or system downtime. There is also a risk of unspecified impacts on system security.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update FFmpeg to version 2.8.4 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. Additionally, files should be monitored and verified before processing .mov files.

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Original NVD description (English source)

The ff_get_buffer function in libavcodec/utils.c in FFmpeg before 2.8.4 preserves width and height values after a failure, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds array access) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted .mov file.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS