CVE-2011-3504 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted Matroska file due to improper memory allocation in FFmpeg.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2011-3504?
CVE-2011-3504 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Ffmpeg Ffmpeg, published on 29 Sep 2011. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The Matroska format decoder in FFmpeg before 0.8.3 does not properly allocate memory, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-3504?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ffmpeg Ffmpeg.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3504?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2011-3504 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-3504 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Ffmpeg Ffmpeg
Sources
Also known as CVE-2011-3586, DEBIAN-CVE-2011-3504, GHSA-78h7-gxcg-7x5r.