CVE-2018-12459

Description

An inconsistent bits-per-sample value in the ff_mpeg4_decode_picture_header function in libavcodec/mpeg4videodec.c in FFmpeg 4.0 may trigger an assertion violation while converting a crafted AVI file to MPEG4, leading to a denial of service.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.44%
Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/2fc108f60f98cd00813418a8754a46476b404a3c patch third party advisory issue tracking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-12459?
CVE-2018-12459 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-12459?
To fix CVE-2018-12459, 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-2018-12459 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-12459 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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