CVE-2012-6618

Name: CVE-2012-6618
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-12-24T20:55:04.687+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.58%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-6618 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The av_probe_input_buffer function in libavformat/utils.c in FFmpeg before 1.0.2, when running with certain -probesize values, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted MP3 file, possibly related to frame size or lack of sufficient "frames to estimate rate.". EPSS estimates a 1.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The av_probe_input_buffer function in libavformat/utils.c in FFmpeg before 1.0.2, when running with certain -probesize values, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted MP3 file, possibly related to frame size or lack of sufficient "frames to estimate rate."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.58%

72.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ffmpeg	Ffmpeg	<= 1.0.1
Ffmpeg	Ffmpeg	1.0

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 24, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-6618?

How severe is CVE-2012-6618?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-6618 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-6618?

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Source: NVD / NIST