CVE-2019-15942
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 2.02%
Last modified
CVE-2019-15942 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. FFmpeg through 4.2 has a "Conditional jump or move depends on uninitialised value" issue in h2645_parse because alloc_rbsp_buffer in libavcodec/h2645_parse.c mishandles rbsp_buffer.. EPSS estimates a 2.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
FFmpeg through 4.2 has a "Conditional jump or move depends on uninitialised value" issue in h2645_parse because alloc_rbsp_buffer in libavcodec/h2645_parse.c mishandles rbsp_buffer.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ffmpeg | Ffmpeg | <= 4.2 |
References
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202007-58Third Party Advisory
- https://trac.ffmpeg.org/ticket/8093Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202007-58Third Party Advisory
- https://trac.ffmpeg.org/ticket/8093Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-15942?
FFmpeg through 4.2 has a "Conditional jump or move depends on uninitialised value" issue in h2645_parse because alloc_rbsp_buffer in libavcodec/h2645_parse.c mishandles rbsp_buffer.
How severe is CVE-2019-15942?
CVE-2019-15942 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-15942?
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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