Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the MPV_frame_start function in libavcodec/mpegvideo.c in FFmpeg before 0.9.1, when the lowres option is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted H263 media file. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of a regression error.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ffmpeg | Ffmpeg | <= 0.9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://ffmpeg.org/security.html
- http://ffmpeg.org/trac/ffmpeg/ticket/757Exploit
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=ffmpeg.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=21270cffaeab2f67a613907516b
- 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/78928
- http://ffmpeg.org/security.html
- http://ffmpeg.org/trac/ffmpeg/ticket/757Exploit
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=ffmpeg.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=21270cffaeab2f67a613907516b
- 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/78928
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-0856?
CVE-2012-0856 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.6 (LOW). Heap-based buffer overflow in the MPV_frame_start function in libavcodec/mpegvideo.c in FFmpeg before 0.9.1, when the lowres option is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (ap...
How severe is CVE-2012-0856?
CVE-2012-0856 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-0856?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ffmpeg Ffmpeg.