Vulnerability Description
The render_line function in the vorbis codec (vorbis.c) in libavcodec in FFmpeg before 0.9.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted Vorbis file, related to a large multiplier. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2011-3893.
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=commitdiff%3Bh=6fcf2bb8af0e7d6bb179e71
- 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/78925
- http://ffmpeg.org/security.html
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=ffmpeg.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=6fcf2bb8af0e7d6bb179e71
- 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/78925
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-0859?
CVE-2012-0859 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). The render_line function in the vorbis codec (vorbis.c) in libavcodec in FFmpeg before 0.9.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary cod...
How severe is CVE-2012-0859?
CVE-2012-0859 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-2012-0859?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ffmpeg Ffmpeg.