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Gentoo: GLSA-202106-15 Moderate: FFmpeg Multiple Issues Identified

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in FFmpeg, the worst of which could result in the arbitrary execution of code.. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 202105-24 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - https://security.gentoo.org/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Severity: Normal Title: FFmpeg: Multiple vulnerabilities Date: May 26, 2021 Bugs: #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 / Vulnerable / Unaffected ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 media-video/ffmpeg < 4.4 > = 4.4 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: # emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose "> =media-video/ffmpeg-4.4" References ========= [ 1 ] CVE-2020-35964 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-35964 [ 2 ] CVE-2020-35965 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-35965 [ 3 ] CVE-2021-30123 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-30123 Availability =========== This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website: https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202105-24 Concerns? ======== 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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or alternatively, you may file a bug at https://bugs.gentoo.org. License ====== Copyright 2021 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/ . FFmpeg has significant security flaws on Gentoo Linux demanding immediate action. Update now to reduce potential threats.. FFmpeg Security,Gentoo Advisory,Code Execution Risk,Media Threats. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

May 26, 2021 Gentoo