OSV-2021-1228 Heap-buffer-overflow in backup_lpf

Not scored Published

A heap-buffer-overflow in the dav1d AV1 decoder allows attackers to cause crashes or potentially execute code via malicious media files.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is OSV-2021-1228?

OSV-2021-1228 is a memory corruption vulnerability in dav1d, published on 12 Sep 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

OSS-Fuzz report: https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=38369

Crash type: Heap-buffer-overflow READ {*}
Crash state:
backup_lpf
dav1d_lr_copy_lpf_16bpc
dav1d_filter_sbrow_deblock_rows_16bpc

Which versions are affected by OSV-2021-1228?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including dav1d.

PackageAffectedFixed in
dav1d OSS-FuzzAll versionsNone

How do I fix OSV-2021-1228?

No fix has been published for OSV-2021-1228 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is OSV-2021-1228 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of OSV-2021-1228 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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