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CVE-2012-0856

UnknownEPSS 1.71%

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CVE-2012-0856 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based buffer overflow in the MPV_frame_start function in libavcodec/mpegvideo.c in FFmpeg before 0.9.1, when the lowres option is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted H263 media file. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of a regression error.. EPSS estimates a 1.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the MPV_frame_start function in libavcodec/mpegvideo.c in FFmpeg before 0.9.1, when the lowres option is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted H263 media file. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of a regression error.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.71%

74.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
FfmpegFfmpeg<= 0.9
FfmpegFfmpeg0.3
FfmpegFfmpeg0.3.1
FfmpegFfmpeg0.3.2
FfmpegFfmpeg0.3.3
FfmpegFfmpeg0.3.4
FfmpegFfmpeg0.4.0
FfmpegFfmpeg0.4.2
FfmpegFfmpeg0.4.3
FfmpegFfmpeg0.4.4
FfmpegFfmpeg0.4.5
FfmpegFfmpeg0.4.6
FfmpegFfmpeg0.4.7
FfmpegFfmpeg0.4.8
FfmpegFfmpeg0.4.9
FfmpegFfmpeg0.5
FfmpegFfmpeg0.5.1
FfmpegFfmpeg0.5.2
FfmpegFfmpeg0.5.3
FfmpegFfmpeg0.5.4
FfmpegFfmpeg0.6
FfmpegFfmpeg0.6.1
FfmpegFfmpeg0.6.2
FfmpegFfmpeg0.7
FfmpegFfmpeg0.7.1
FfmpegFfmpeg0.7.2
FfmpegFfmpeg0.7.3
FfmpegFfmpeg0.7.6
FfmpegFfmpeg0.7.7
FfmpegFfmpeg0.7.8
FfmpegFfmpeg0.7.9
FfmpegFfmpeg0.7.11
FfmpegFfmpeg0.7.12
FfmpegFfmpeg0.8.0
FfmpegFfmpeg0.8.1
FfmpegFfmpeg0.8.2
FfmpegFfmpeg0.8.5
FfmpegFfmpeg0.8.6
FfmpegFfmpeg0.8.7
FfmpegFfmpeg0.8.8
FfmpegFfmpeg0.8.10
FfmpegFfmpeg0.8.11

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-0856?
Heap-based buffer overflow in the MPV_frame_start function in libavcodec/mpegvideo.c in FFmpeg before 0.9.1, when the lowres option is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted H263 media file. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of a regression error.
How severe is CVE-2012-0856?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-0856 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0856?
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