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CVE-2008-3162

HighPublished

Stack-based buffer overflow in the str_read_packet function in libavformat/psxstr.c in FFmpeg before r13993 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of...

Published: Jul 14, 2008
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Jul 9, 2008

Primary CVSS

9.3/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

9.3%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 95.2%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Stack-based buffer overflow in the str_read_packet function in libavformat/psxstr.c in FFmpeg before r13993 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or execute arbitrary code via a crafted STR file that interleaves audio and video sectors.

Sources

FFmpeg libavformat - 'psxstr.c' STR Data Heap Buffer OverflowExploit
astrange · linux · Jul 9, 2008

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