CVE-2018-15822
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 3.27%
Last modified
CVE-2018-15822 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The flv_write_packet function in libavformat/flvenc.c in FFmpeg through 2.8 does not check for an empty audio packet, leading to an assertion failure.. EPSS estimates a 3.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The flv_write_packet function in libavformat/flvenc.c in FFmpeg through 2.8 does not check for an empty audio packet, leading to an assertion failure.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ffmpeg | Ffmpeg | <= 2.8 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.10 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 19.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 20.04 |
References
- https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/6b67d7f05918f7a1ee8fc6ff21355d7e8736aa10Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/d8ecb335fe4852bbc172c7b79e66944d158b4d92Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/05/msg00043.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/May/60Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3967-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4431-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2019/dsa-4449Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/6b67d7f05918f7a1ee8fc6ff21355d7e8736aa10Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/d8ecb335fe4852bbc172c7b79e66944d158b4d92Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/05/msg00043.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/May/60Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3967-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4431-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2019/dsa-4449Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-15822?
The flv_write_packet function in libavformat/flvenc.c in FFmpeg through 2.8 does not check for an empty audio packet, leading to an assertion failure.
How severe is CVE-2018-15822?
CVE-2018-15822 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-15822?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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