Description
The rpza_decode_stream function in libavcodec/rpza.c in FFmpeg before 2.1 does not properly maintain a pointer to pixel data, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds array access) or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted Apple RPZA data.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | ffmpeg | 7:2.4.1-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | ffmpeg | 7:2.4.1-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | ffmpeg | 7:2.4.1-1 | — |
References
- https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/3819db745da2ac7fb3faacb116788c32f4753f34
- GLSA-201603-06 vendor-advisory
- http://ffmpeg.org/security.html
- [oss-security] 20131208 Re: CVE Request: FFmpeg 2.1 multiple problems mailing-list
- https://trac.ffmpeg.org/ticket/2850
- [oss-security] 20131126 CVE Request: FFmpeg 2.1 multiple problems mailing-list