CVE-2018-13303 describes a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability in FFmpeg 4.0.1, specifically within the avpriv_ac3_parse_header function, which can be triggered by processing a crafted AVI file. This flaw could lead to a denial of service. With a CVSS score of 6.5 (Medium), the vulnerability can be exploited remotely with low attack complexity, requiring user interaction to process the malicious file. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
4.0.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ffmpeg:ffmpeg:4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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