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CVE-2012-0851

UnknownEPSS 3.23%

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CVE-2012-0851 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The ff_h264_decode_seq_parameter_set function in h264_ps.c in libavcodec in FFmpeg before 0.9.1 and in Libav 0.5.x before 0.5.9, 0.6.x before 0.6.6, 0.7.x before 0.7.6, and 0.8.x before 0.8.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted H.264 file, related to the chroma_format_idc value.. EPSS estimates a 3.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The ff_h264_decode_seq_parameter_set function in h264_ps.c in libavcodec in FFmpeg before 0.9.1 and in Libav 0.5.x before 0.5.9, 0.6.x before 0.6.6, 0.7.x before 0.7.6, and 0.8.x before 0.8.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted H.264 file, related to the chroma_format_idc value.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
3.23%

86.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
FfmpegFfmpeg<= 0.9
FfmpegFfmpeg0.7.1
FfmpegFfmpeg0.7.2
FfmpegFfmpeg0.7.7
FfmpegFfmpeg0.7.8
FfmpegFfmpeg0.7.9
FfmpegFfmpeg0.7.11
FfmpegFfmpeg0.7.12
FfmpegFfmpeg0.8.5
FfmpegFfmpeg0.8.6
FfmpegFfmpeg0.8.7
FfmpegFfmpeg0.8.8
FfmpegFfmpeg0.8.10
FfmpegFfmpeg0.8.11
LibavLibav0.5
LibavLibav0.5.1
LibavLibav0.5.2
LibavLibav0.5.3
LibavLibav0.5.4
LibavLibav0.5.5
LibavLibav0.5.6
LibavLibav0.5.7
LibavLibav0.6
LibavLibav0.6.1
LibavLibav0.6.2
LibavLibav0.6.3
LibavLibav0.6.4
LibavLibav0.6.5
LibavLibav0.7
LibavLibav0.7.1
LibavLibav0.7.2
LibavLibav0.7.3
LibavLibav0.7.4
LibavLibav0.7.5
LibavLibav0.8
LibavLibav0.8.1
LibavLibav0.8.2

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-0851?
The ff_h264_decode_seq_parameter_set function in h264_ps.c in libavcodec in FFmpeg before 0.9.1 and in Libav 0.5.x before 0.5.9, 0.6.x before 0.6.6, 0.7.x before 0.7.6, and 0.8.x before 0.8.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted H.264 file, related to the chroma_format_idc value.
How severe is CVE-2012-0851?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-0851 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0851?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST