# CVE-2018-10001: The decode\_init function in libavcodec/utvideodec.c in FFmpeg through 3.4.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out of arr

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2018-04-11 · Updated: 2024-08-05

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The decode_init function in libavcodec/utvideodec.c in FFmpeg through 3.4.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out of array read) via an AVI file.

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## References

- http://git.videolan.org/?p=ffmpeg.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=47b7c68ae54560e2308bdb6be4fb076c73b93081
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4249
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103732
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202003-65

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