Vulnerability Description
The dpcm_decode_frame function in libavcodec/dpcm.c in FFmpeg before 0.9.1 does not use the proper pointer after an audio API change, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via unspecified vectors, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
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=6d8e6fe9dbc365f50521cf0c4a5
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/02/01/11
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/02/14/4
- http://ffmpeg.org/security.html
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=ffmpeg.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=6d8e6fe9dbc365f50521cf0c4a5
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/02/01/11
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/02/14/4
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-0854?
CVE-2012-0854 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The dpcm_decode_frame function in libavcodec/dpcm.c in FFmpeg before 0.9.1 does not use the proper pointer after an audio API change, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (applic...
How severe is CVE-2012-0854?
CVE-2012-0854 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-0854?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ffmpeg Ffmpeg.