CVE-2012-0855: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Aug 27 2012(Updated: )
Heap-based buffer overflow in the get_sot function in the J2K decoder (j2k.c) in libavcodec in FFmpeg before 0.9.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via unspecified vectors related to the curtileno variable.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| FFmpeg | <=0.9 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.3 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.3.1 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.3.2 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.3.3 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.3.4 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.4.0 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.4.2 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.4.3 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.4.4 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.4.5 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.4.6 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.4.7 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.4.8 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.4.9 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.4.9-pre1 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.5 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.5.1 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.5.2 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.5.3 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.5.4 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.6 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.6.1 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.6.2 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.7 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.7.1 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.7.2 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.7.3 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.7.6 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.7.7 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.7.8 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.7.9 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.7.11 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.7.12 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.8.0 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.8.1 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.8.2 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.8.5 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.8.6 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.8.7 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.8.8 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.8.10 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.8.11 |
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Reference Links
- http://ffmpeg.org/security.html
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=ffmpeg.git;a=commit;h=3eedf9f716733b3b4c5205726d2c1ca52b3d3d78
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/02/01/11
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/02/14/4
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78929
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=ffmpeg.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=3eedf9f716733b3b4c5205726d2c1ca52b3d3d78
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-0855?
CVE-2012-0855 has a severity that can lead to application crashes due to a heap-based buffer overflow.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0855?
To fix CVE-2012-0855, upgrade FFmpeg to version 0.9.1 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2012-0855?
CVE-2012-0855 affects multiple versions of FFmpeg prior to 0.9.1.
Can CVE-2012-0855 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-0855 can be exploited remotely by attackers via unspecified vectors.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-0855?
CVE-2012-0855 is classified as a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
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