OSV-2021-1237 Heap-buffer-overflow in ih264d_parse_decode_slice

Not scored Published

A heap-buffer-overflow in the H.264 decoder allows attackers to cause crashes or potentially execute code via malicious video 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-2021-1237?

OSV-2021-1237 is a memory corruption vulnerability in libavc, 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=38482

Crash type: Heap-buffer-overflow READ 4
Crash state:
ih264d_parse_decode_slice
ih264d_parse_nal_unit
ih264d_video_decode

Which versions are affected by OSV-2021-1237?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
libavc OSS-FuzzAll versionsNone

How do I fix OSV-2021-1237?

No fix has been published for OSV-2021-1237 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-2021-1237 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of OSV-2021-1237 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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