CVE-2018-12460: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Fri Jun 15 2018(Updated: )
libavcodec in FFmpeg 4.0 may trigger a NULL pointer dereference if the studio profile is incorrectly detected while converting a crafted AVI file to MPEG4, leading to a denial of service, related to idctdsp.c and mpegvideo.c.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| FFmpeg | =4.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-12460?
CVE-2018-12460 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2018-12460?
The mitigation for CVE-2018-12460 involves upgrading to a version of FFmpeg later than 4.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-12460?
CVE-2018-12460 is a denial of service vulnerability caused by a NULL pointer dereference.
Which software is affected by CVE-2018-12460?
The vulnerability affects FFmpeg version 4.0.
What can happen if CVE-2018-12460 is exploited?
Exploitation of CVE-2018-12460 can cause the application to crash, resulting in a denial of service.
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