Vulnerability Description
The ff_ass_split_override_codes function in libavcodec/ass_split.c in FFmpeg before 1.0.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and crash) via a subtitle dialog without text.
CVSS Score
4.3
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ffmpeg | Ffmpeg | <= 1.0.1 |
References
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=ffmpeg.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=20c121c00747d6c3b0b0f98
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51964Vendor Advisory
- http://www.ffmpeg.org/security.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/89592
- https://trac.ffmpeg.org/ticket/2048
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=ffmpeg.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=20c121c00747d6c3b0b0f98
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51964Vendor Advisory
- http://www.ffmpeg.org/security.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/89592
- https://trac.ffmpeg.org/ticket/2048
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-6615?
CVE-2012-6615 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The ff_ass_split_override_codes function in libavcodec/ass_split.c in FFmpeg before 1.0.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and crash) via a subtitle dialo...
How severe is CVE-2012-6615?
CVE-2012-6615 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-2012-6615?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ffmpeg Ffmpeg.