CVE-2014-9603: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2014-9603: The vmd_decode function in libavcodec/vmdvideo.c in FFmpeg before 2.5.2 does not validate the relationship...

The vmd_decode function in libavcodec/vmdvideo.c in FFmpeg before 2.5.2 does not validate the relationship between a certain length value and the frame width, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds array access) or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted Sierra VMD video data.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 13:47 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2014-9603 is a media parsing flaw in FFmpeg before 2.5.2. A crafted Sierra VMD video can crash affected decoding code, causing denial of service. The source also says unspecified other impact is possible, but provides no confirmed details. Exposure is most likely where applications or services use vulnerable FFmpeg/libavcodec versions to process untrusted or user-supplied video files, especially Sierra VMD content. Structured affected-product data is incomplete in the bundle. Treat as a targeted maintenance risk for systems that decode untrusted media. Prioritize remediation for upload pipelines, media conversion services, and internet-facing workflows using old FFmpeg builds. Mitigation focus: Upgrade FFmpeg packages according to vendor guidance.; Confirm deployed FFmpeg is 2.5.2 or includes the vendor backport.; Limit or sandbox processing of untrusted media files..

Prepared: Jun 14, 2026, 05:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jan 16, 2015, 20:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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GLSA-201603-06CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO

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