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CVE-2015-6824

UnknownEPSS 2.41%

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CVE-2015-6824 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The sws_init_context function in libswscale/utils.c in FFmpeg before 2.7.2 does not initialize certain pixbuf data structures, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation violation) or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted video data.. EPSS estimates a 2.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The sws_init_context function in libswscale/utils.c in FFmpeg before 2.7.2 does not initialize certain pixbuf data structures, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation violation) or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted video data.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.41%

82.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
FfmpegFfmpeg<= 2.7.1
CanonicalUbuntu Linux12.04

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-6824?
The sws_init_context function in libswscale/utils.c in FFmpeg before 2.7.2 does not initialize certain pixbuf data structures, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation violation) or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted video data.
How severe is CVE-2015-6824?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-6824 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6824?
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Source: NVD / NIST