Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ffmpeg | Ffmpeg | <= 0.9 |
| Libav | Libav | 0.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://ffmpeg.org/security.html
- http://ffmpeg.org/trac/ffmpeg/ticket/758Vendor Advisory
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=ffmpeg.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=7fff64e00d886fde11d61958888
- http://libav.org/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2494
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:079
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/02/14/4
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1479-1
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78933
- http://ffmpeg.org/security.html
- http://ffmpeg.org/trac/ffmpeg/ticket/758Vendor Advisory
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=ffmpeg.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=7fff64e00d886fde11d61958888
- http://libav.org/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2494
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:079
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-0851?
CVE-2012-0851 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). 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 r...
How severe is CVE-2012-0851?
CVE-2012-0851 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-0851?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ffmpeg Ffmpeg, Libav Libav.