CVE-2012-6618: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Dec 24 2013(Updated: )
The av_probe_input_buffer function in libavformat/utils.c in FFmpeg before 1.0.2, when running with certain -probesize values, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted MP3 file, possibly related to frame size or lack of sufficient "frames to estimate rate."
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://article.gmane.org/gmane.comp.video.ffmpeg.user/42233
- http://git.libav.org/?p=libav.git;a=blob;f=Changelog;hb=refs/tags/v9.11
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=ffmpeg.git;a=commit;h=e74cd2f4706f71da5e9205003c1d8263b54ed3fb
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51964
- http://www.ffmpeg.org/security.html
- https://trac.ffmpeg.org/ticket/1991
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=ffmpeg.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=e74cd2f4706f71da5e9205003c1d8263b54ed3fb
- http://git.libav.org/?p=libav.git%3Ba=blob%3Bf=Changelog%3Bhb=refs/tags/v9.11
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-6618?
CVE-2012-6618 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to a denial of service condition.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6618?
To fix CVE-2012-6618, upgrade FFmpeg to version 1.0.2 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2012-6618?
CVE-2012-6618 affects FFmpeg versions prior to 1.0.2 and specifically version 1.0.
What type of attack can CVE-2012-6618 facilitate?
CVE-2012-6618 can facilitate a denial of service attack through the use of crafted MP3 files.
What component of FFmpeg is vulnerable in CVE-2012-6618?
The vulnerability in CVE-2012-6618 resides in the av_probe_input_buffer function within libavformat.
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