CVE-2012-0856 describes a heap-based buffer overflow in the MPV_frame_start function of FFmpeg versions prior to 0.9.1, specifically when the lowres option is enabled. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) through a crafted H263 media file. With a CVSS score of 2.6, it has a network attack vector and high attack complexity, leading to a partial availability impact. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 0.9CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ffmpeg:ffmpeg:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ffmpeg:ffmpeg:0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.3.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ffmpeg:ffmpeg:0.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.3.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ffmpeg:ffmpeg:0.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.3.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ffmpeg:ffmpeg:0.3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
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FFmpeg h263dec: Fix regression / crash with lowres.
Fix regression / crash with lowres.
Regression / crash with lowres in h263dec
Fix regression / crash with lowres in h263dec