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Out-of-bounds Read

CVE-2018-6912

Medium
6.5/10

Summary

The "decode_plane" function in "libavcodec/utvideodec.c" in FFmpeg version prior to 4.0, allows remote attackers to cause a Denial of Service (out of array read) via a crafted "AVI" file.

  • LOW
  • NETWORK
  • NONE
  • UNCHANGED
  • REQUIRED
  • NONE
  • NONE
  • HIGH

CWE-125 - Out-of-Bounds Read

Out-of-bounds read is a vulnerability that allows access to memory beyond the authorized accessible location. Such a vulnerability compromises the confidentiality of the trusted environment in the application and enables an attacker to launch further attacks by leveraging the exposed information.

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Advisory Timeline

  • Published