Integer Overflow Vulnerability in Ffmpeg by Ffmpeg
CVE-2021-38094

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Ffmpeg

Status
Ffmpeg
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 September 2021

What is CVE-2021-38094?

An integer overflow vulnerability exists in the filter_sobel function within libavfilter/vf_convolution.c in Ffmpeg version 4.2.1. This flaw can allow attackers to exploit the system, potentially leading to a denial of service or other unforeseen impacts on the application’s functionality. It is crucial for users to update to the latest versions of Ffmpeg to mitigate potential risks associated with this vulnerability.

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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