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CVE-2018-11102: An issue was discovered in Libav 12.3.

An issue was discovered in Libav 12.3. A read access violation in the mov_probe function in libavformat/mov.c allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash), as demonstrated by avconv.

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2018-11102 is a crash bug in Libav 12.3. A specially formed media file can cause applications using Libav's MOV probing logic, such as avconv, to crash. The known impact is denial of service, not data theft or remote code execution based on the supplied sources.

Executive priority

Prioritize remediation for internet-facing or customer-facing media processing because a crash can interrupt service. This is lower urgency than code execution issues, but operational impact can be material if media handling is core to the business.

Technical view

The issue is a read access violation in mov_probe in libavformat/mov.c. The CVE description says remote attackers can trigger an application crash, demonstrated with avconv. The source bundle does not provide CVSS, CWE, root-cause detail, or a complete affected-version range beyond Libav 12.3.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely where Libav 12.3 or avconv processes untrusted media files, especially upload, transcoding, preview, or ingestion workflows. The bundle does not identify other affected products or downstream packages beyond the Debian security update reference.

Exploitation context

The supplied sources support remote denial of service through crafted media input. They do not show active exploitation, public weaponization, KEV listing, privilege escalation, or code execution. Treat exploitation status as unconfirmed beyond crash reproduction noted in the CVE description.

Researcher notes

Evidence is limited. The bundle names Libav 12.3, mov_probe, libavformat/mov.c, avconv crash behavior, and a Debian LTS security update. No CVSS, CWE, patch commit, exploit status, or full version matrix is provided, so avoid broader affected-product claims.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory services and jobs using Libav 12.3 or avconv.
  • Apply relevant vendor or distribution security updates, including Debian guidance where applicable.
  • Limit processing of untrusted media until affected components are updated.
  • Run media-processing workloads with isolation and restart supervision.
  • Monitor vendor advisories for complete affected-version and fix information.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm installed Libav or avconv versions across hosts and containers.
  • Check Debian or vendor package changelogs for CVE-2018-11102 coverage.
  • Identify public routes or queues accepting user-supplied media.
  • Review logs for unexplained Libav or avconv crashes during media probing.
  • Run non-offensive regression tests against normal MOV/media ingestion paths.
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