Vulnerability Description
Integer overflow in the ff_j2k_dwt_init function in libavcodec/j2k_dwt.c in FFmpeg before 0.9.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault and application crash) via a crafted JPEG2000 image that triggers an incorrect check for a negative value.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ffmpeg | Ffmpeg | <= 0.9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://ffmpeg.org/security.html
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=ffmpeg.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=1f99939a6361e2e6d6788494dd7
- http://www.ffmpeg.org/trac/ffmpeg/ticket/776Patch
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/02/01/11
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/02/14/4
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78935
- http://ffmpeg.org/security.html
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=ffmpeg.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=1f99939a6361e2e6d6788494dd7
- http://www.ffmpeg.org/trac/ffmpeg/ticket/776Patch
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/02/01/11
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/02/14/4
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78935
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-0849?
CVE-2012-0849 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Integer overflow in the ff_j2k_dwt_init function in libavcodec/j2k_dwt.c in FFmpeg before 0.9.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault and application crash) via a cr...
How severe is CVE-2012-0849?
CVE-2012-0849 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-0849?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ffmpeg Ffmpeg.