A FFmpeg security update has been released for Gentoo Linux.
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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 202003-65
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https://security.gentoo.org/
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Severity: Normal
Title: FFmpeg: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date: March 30, 2020
Bugs: #660924, #692418, #711144
ID: 202003-65
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Synopsis
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Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in FFmpeg, the worst of which
allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Background
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FFmpeg is a complete, cross-platform solution to record, convert and
stream audio and video.
Affected packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 media-video/ffmpeg >= 4 >= 4.2.0
Description
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Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in FFmpeg. Please review
the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.
Impact
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A remote attacker could entice a user or automated system using FFmpeg
to process a specially crafted file, resulting in the execution of
arbitrary code or a Denial of Service.
Workaround
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There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
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All FFmpeg 4.x users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=media-video/ffmpeg-4.2.0"
References
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[ 1 ] CVE-2018-10001
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-10001
[ 2 ] CVE-2018-6912
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-6912
[ 3 ] CVE-2018-7557
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-7557
[ 4 ] CVE-2018-7751
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-7751
[ 5 ] CVE-2018-9841
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-9841
[ 6 ] CVE-2019-12730
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-12730
[ 7 ] CVE-2019-13312
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-13312
[ 8 ] CVE-2019-13390
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-13390
[ 9 ] CVE-2019-17539
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-17539
[ 10 ] CVE-2019-17542
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-17542
Availability
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This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202003-65
Concerns?
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Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the
confidentiality and security of our users' machines is of utmost
importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to
security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at
https://bugs.gentoo.org.
License
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Copyright 2020 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text
belongs to its owner(s).
The contents of this document are licensed under the
Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike license.
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5
