CVE-2013-3673: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2013-3673: The gif_decode_frame function in gifdec.c in libavcodec in FFmpeg before 1.2.1 does not properly manage the...

The gif_decode_frame function in gifdec.c in libavcodec in FFmpeg before 1.2.1 does not properly manage the disposal methods of frames, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds array access and application crash) via crafted GIF data.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 17, 2024, 03:48 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2013-3673 is a crash risk in FFmpeg GIF handling. A specially crafted GIF can trigger an out-of-bounds array access and crash an application using vulnerable FFmpeg libavcodec code. The described impact is denial of service, not data theft or code execution. Exposure is most likely where applications or services process untrusted GIF files using FFmpeg libavcodec versions before 1.2.1. The provided affected-product metadata is incomplete, so dependency inventory is required. Treat as a targeted service-availability issue. Prioritize internet-facing or customer-facing media processing paths first, especially where GIF uploads or ingestion can affect business operations. Mitigation focus: Inventory FFmpeg and bundled libavcodec versions across applications.; Prioritize updating systems using FFmpeg versions before 1.2.1.; Check FFmpeg security guidance and referenced commits for vendor-confirmed remediation..

Prepared: Jun 14, 2026, 22:07 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jun 10, 2013, 01:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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