CVE-2012-0856

Public Exploit

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.

Category

2.6
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.14% Top 25%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-0856?
CVE-2012-0856 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-0856?
To fix CVE-2012-0856, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2012-0856 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2012-0856 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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