Integer Overflow Vulnerability in FFmpeg Product by Ffmpeg
CVE-2021-38091

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Ffmpeg

Status
Ffmpeg
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 September 2021

What is CVE-2021-38091?

An integer overflow vulnerability exists in the filter16_sobel function within the libavfilter component of FFmpeg version 4.2.1. This flaw enables attackers to exploit memory handling, potentially resulting in a Denial of Service or other undisclosed impacts. Users and administrators of affected versions are advised to apply updates to mitigate possible risks and ensure system integrity.

References

https://trac.ffmpeg.org/ticket/8263
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https://git.ffmpeg.org/gitweb/ffmpeg.git/commit/99f8d3212...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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