CVE-2013-0844

Off-by-one error in the adpcm_decode_frame function in libavcodec/adpcm.c in FFmpeg before 1.0.4 allows remote attackers to have an unspecified impact via…

published December 7, 2013

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
84.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An off-by-one error is at the heart of this FFmpeg vulnerability! Imagine a DJ who miscounts and accidentally skips an important beat during a performance, causing chaos on the dance floor! 🎧 This bug is like a waiter misinterpreting a table's order by just one number — the difference between a delicious meal and an utter disaster! If the waiter serves the wrong dish, it can lead to upset diners and a lost reputation. An attacker could exploit this error by sending specially crafted DK4 data, which might trigger unpredictable behavior in the software. This could potentially crash media processing or lead to unexpected results, leaving users in a bind.

Put simply

This bug is like a waiter misinterpreting a table's order by just one number — the difference between a delicious meal and an utter disaster! If the waiter serves the wrong dish, it can lead to upset diners and a lost reputation. This off-by-one vulnerability in the adpcm_decode_frame function allows for an out-of-bounds array access, which could lead to memory corruption or crashes when handling audio data.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this error by sending specially crafted DK4 data, which might trigger unpredictable behavior in the software. This could potentially crash media processing or lead to unexpected results, leaving users in a bind. To mitigate this vulnerability, upgrade FFmpeg to version 1.0.4 or later as soon as possible. Ensure your media processing applications are running the latest version to avoid any unforeseen issues. You've got this! With a quick update, you can keep your media applications running smoothly and securely! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02447 · 84.1th percentile
Published
2013-12-07T21:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 07 DEC 21:00Z
    Off-by-one error in the adpcm_decode_frame function in libavcodec/adpcm.c in FFmpeg before 1.0.4 allows remote attackers to have an unspecified impact via…
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