CVE-2012-2805: High severity FFmpeg FFmpeg vulnerability
Published Aug 28, 2017
·Updated
Unspecified vulnerability in FFMPEG 0.10 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service.
Affected Software
1 affected component
FFmpeg FFmpeg=0.10
Event History
Aug 28, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2012-2805?
CVE-2012-2805 has a severity level that is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2012-2805?
To fix CVE-2012-2805, users should upgrade to a version of FFmpeg newer than 0.10 that contains the necessary patches.
3
What type of attacks can exploit CVE-2012-2805?
CVE-2012-2805 can be exploited by remote attackers to cause a denial of service, affecting the availability of the application.
4
Is CVE-2012-2805 still relevant today?
While CVE-2012-2805 is an older vulnerability, it is still relevant for systems that are running the vulnerable version of FFmpeg 0.10.
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Who is affected by CVE-2012-2805?
CVE-2012-2805 affects all users of FFmpeg version 0.10, particularly those exposed to untrusted media content.