The ape_read_header function in ape.c in libavformat in FFmpeg before 0.5.4, as used in MPlayer, VideoLAN VLC media player, and other products, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via an APE (aka Monkey's Audio) file that contains a header but no frames.
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
EUVD |
EUVD-2011-2153 | The ape_read_header function in ape.c in libavformat in FFmpeg before 0.5.4, as used in MPlayer, VideoLAN VLC media player, and other products, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via an APE (aka Monkey's Audio) file that contains a header but no frames. |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-1209-1 | FFmpeg vulnerabilities |
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
Published:
Updated: 2024-09-17T00:01:54.479Z
Reserved: 2011-05-20T00:00:00Z
Link: CVE-2011-2161
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Status : Deferred
Published: 2011-05-20T22:55:06.000
Modified: 2025-04-11T00:51:21.963
Link: CVE-2011-2161
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EUVD
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