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CVE-2012-2799

First published: Mon Sep 10 2012(Updated: )

Unspecified vulnerability in libavcodec/wmalosslessdec.c in FFmpeg before 0.11 has unknown impact and attack vectors, related to the "put bit buffer when num_saved_bits is reset."

Credit: cve-coordination@google.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
FFmpeg<=0.10.4
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=0.5.4.5
FFmpeg=0.5.4.6
FFmpeg=0.6
FFmpeg=0.6.1
FFmpeg=0.6.2
FFmpeg=0.6.3
FFmpeg=0.7
FFmpeg=0.7.1
FFmpeg=0.7.2
FFmpeg=0.7.3
FFmpeg=0.7.4
FFmpeg=0.7.5
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=0.8.5.3
FFmpeg=0.8.5.4
FFmpeg=0.8.6
FFmpeg=0.8.7
FFmpeg=0.8.8
FFmpeg=0.8.10
FFmpeg=0.8.11
FFmpeg=0.9
FFmpeg=0.9.1
FFmpeg=0.10
FFmpeg=0.10.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-2799?

    The severity of CVE-2012-2799 is currently unknown as it has unspecified impacts and attack vectors.

  • What versions of FFmpeg are affected by CVE-2012-2799?

    CVE-2012-2799 affects all FFmpeg versions before 0.11, as well as specific older versions listed in the vulnerability report.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-2799?

    To fix CVE-2012-2799, upgrade your FFmpeg to version 0.11 or later.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-2799?

    CVE-2012-2799 is an unspecified vulnerability found in the libavcodec/wmalosslessdec.c of FFmpeg.

  • Does CVE-2012-2799 affect other software besides FFmpeg?

    CVE-2012-2799 specifically pertains to FFmpeg and does not mention any other affected software.

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