CVE-2018-19129 Null dereference in n/a
A crafted MOV file triggers a NULL pointer dereference in Libav, causing a segmentation fault and application crash.
- 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
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-19129?
CVE-2018-19129 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Libav Libav, published on 9 Nov 2018. 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
In Libav 12.3, a NULL pointer dereference (RIP points to zero) issue in ff_mpa_synth_filter_float in libavcodec/mpegaudiodsp_template.c can cause a segmentation fault (application crash) via a crafted mov file.
Weakness: CWE-476
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-19129?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Libav Libav.
How do I fix CVE-2018-19129?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-19129 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2018-19129 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-19129 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Libav Libav
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g6f6-9rxj-6c4x, UBUNTU-CVE-2018-19129.