[ GLSA 202105-24 ] FFmpeg

[GLSA]

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

Title: FFmpeg: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 202105-24)
Severity: normal
Exploitable: local, remote
Date: 2021-05-26
Bug(s): #763315, #781146
ID: 202105-24

Synopsis

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in FFmpeg, the worst of
which could result in the arbitrary execution of code.


Background

FFmpeg is a complete, cross-platform solution to record, convert and
stream audio and video.


Affected Packages

Package: media-video/ffmpeg
Vulnerable: < 4.4
Unaffected: >= 4.4
Architectures: All supported architectures


Description

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in FFmpeg. Please review
the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.


Impact

A remote attacker could entice a user to open a specially crafted media
file using FFmpeg, possibly resulting in execution of arbitrary code with
the privileges of the process or a Denial of Service condition.


Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All FFmpeg users should upgrade to the latest version: