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CVE-2015-8663

The ff_get_buffer function in libavcodec/utils.c in FFmpeg before 2.8.4 preserve...

High CVSS 8.3

Overview

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.

CWE: CWE-119 Published: 2015-12-24T01:59:06.020
Risk analysis

This vulnerability is rated 🟠 HIGH.

  • CVSS: 8.3 (HIGH)
  • Detected tags: none (tag impact: LOW)

Recommended actions:

  • Prioritize remediation based on business criticality and exposure.
  • Limit exposure and increase monitoring until fixed.

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