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CVE-2015-6825

UnknownEPSS 2.41%

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CVE-2015-6825 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The ff_frame_thread_init function in libavcodec/pthread_frame.c in FFmpeg before 2.7.2 mishandles certain memory-allocation failures, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid pointer access) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted file, as demonstrated by an AVI file.. EPSS estimates a 2.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The ff_frame_thread_init function in libavcodec/pthread_frame.c in FFmpeg before 2.7.2 mishandles certain memory-allocation failures, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid pointer access) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted file, as demonstrated by an AVI file.

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

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-6825?
The ff_frame_thread_init function in libavcodec/pthread_frame.c in FFmpeg before 2.7.2 mishandles certain memory-allocation failures, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid pointer access) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted file, as demonstrated by an AVI file.
How severe is CVE-2015-6825?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-6825 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6825?
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Source: NVD / NIST