CVE-2012-0859

Name: CVE-2012-0859
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-08-20T18:55:02.903+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.97%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-0859 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The render_line function in the vorbis codec (vorbis.c) in libavcodec in FFmpeg before 0.9.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted Vorbis file, related to a large multiplier. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2011-3893.. EPSS estimates a 3.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The render_line function in the vorbis codec (vorbis.c) in libavcodec in FFmpeg before 0.9.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted Vorbis file, related to a large multiplier. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2011-3893.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.97%

89.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ffmpeg	Ffmpeg	<= 0.9
Ffmpeg	Ffmpeg	0.7.1
Ffmpeg	Ffmpeg	0.7.2
Ffmpeg	Ffmpeg	0.7.7
Ffmpeg	Ffmpeg	0.7.8
Ffmpeg	Ffmpeg	0.7.9
Ffmpeg	Ffmpeg	0.7.11
Ffmpeg	Ffmpeg	0.7.12
Ffmpeg	Ffmpeg	0.8.5
Ffmpeg	Ffmpeg	0.8.6
Ffmpeg	Ffmpeg	0.8.7
Ffmpeg	Ffmpeg	0.8.8
Ffmpeg	Ffmpeg	0.8.10
Ffmpeg	Ffmpeg	0.8.11

References

Timeline

Published: Aug 20, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-0859?

How severe is CVE-2012-0859?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-0859 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0859?

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Source: NVD / NIST