Vulnerability Description
The prepare_sdp_description function in ffserver.c in FFmpeg before 1.0.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via vectors related to the rtp format.
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=9929991da7b843e7d80154f
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51964Vendor Advisory
- http://www.ffmpeg.org/security.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/93232
- https://trac.ffmpeg.org/ticket/1986
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=ffmpeg.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=9929991da7b843e7d80154f
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51964Vendor Advisory
- http://www.ffmpeg.org/security.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/93232
- https://trac.ffmpeg.org/ticket/1986
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-6617?
CVE-2012-6617 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The prepare_sdp_description function in ffserver.c in FFmpeg before 1.0.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via vectors related to the rtp format.
How severe is CVE-2012-6617?
CVE-2012-6617 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-2012-6617?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ffmpeg Ffmpeg.