CVE-2012-6616: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Dec 24 2013(Updated: )
The mov_text_decode_frame function in libavcodec/movtextdec.c in FFmpeg before 1.0.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and crash) via crafted 3GPP TS 26.245 data.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| FFmpeg | <=1.0.1 | |
| FFmpeg | =1.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=ffmpeg.git;a=commitdiff;h=68e48ed72e0597ae61bc3e9e6e6d9edcb1a00073
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51964
- http://www.ffmpeg.org/security.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/93242
- https://trac.ffmpeg.org/ticket/2087
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=ffmpeg.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=68e48ed72e0597ae61bc3e9e6e6d9edcb1a00073
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-6616?
CVE-2012-6616 has a moderate severity rating, as it can lead to denial of service through an out-of-bounds read and crash.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6616?
To fix CVE-2012-6616, upgrade your FFmpeg version to 1.0.2 or later.
What does CVE-2012-6616 affect?
CVE-2012-6616 affects FFmpeg versions prior to 1.0.2, specifically versions up to 1.0.1 and 1.0.
What is the impact of CVE-2012-6616?
The impact of CVE-2012-6616 is a denial of service condition caused by crafted 3GPP TS 26.245 data.
Is CVE-2012-6616 being actively exploited?
As of the latest analysis, there have been no reported active exploits specifically targeting CVE-2012-6616.
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