openSUSE-SU-2017:1765-1 Security update for ffmpeg
Multiple memory corruption vulnerabilities in ffmpeg allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via malicious media files.
- 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 openSUSE-SU-2017:1765-1?
openSUSE-SU-2017:1765-1 is a memory corruption vulnerability in ffmpeg2, published on 4 Jul 2017. 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
This update for ffmpeg fixes the following issues:
ffmpeg was updated to 2.8.12, fixing a lot of security issues. (boo#1046211)
Which versions are affected by openSUSE-SU-2017:1765-1?
Linux distribution packages (1)
ffmpeg2 SUSE:Package Hub 12 SP1 | All versions | 2.8.12-15.1 |
How do I fix openSUSE-SU-2017:1765-1?
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 openSUSE-SU-2017:1765-1 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of openSUSE-SU-2017:1765-1 in the wild and no public exploit code.