[ GLSA 201310-12 ] FFmpeg: Multiple vulnerabilities

[GLSA]

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

Title: FFmpeg: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 201310-12)
Severity: high
Exploitable: remote
Date: October 25, 2013
Bug(s): #285719, #307755, #339036, #352481, #365273, #378801, #382301, #384095, #385511, #389807, #391421, #397893, #401069, #411369, #420305, #433772, #439054, #454420, #465496, #473302, #473790, #476218, #482136
ID: 201310-12

Synopsis

Multiple vulnerabilities were found in FFmpeg, the worst of which
might enable remote attackers to cause user-assisted execution of arbitrary
code.


Background

FFmpeg is a complete solution to record, convert and stream audio and
video.


Affected Packages

Package: media-video/ffmpeg
Vulnerable: < 1.0.7
Unaffected: >= 1.0.7
Architectures: All supported architectures


Description

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in FFmpeg. Please review
the CVE identifiers and FFmpeg changelogs referenced below for details.


Impact

A remote attacker could entice a user to open a specially crafted media
file, possibly leading to the execution of arbitrary code with the
privileges of the user running the application or a Denial of Service.


Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All FFmpeg users should upgrade to the latest version: