CVE-2012-0849 json
Integer overflow in the ff_j2k_dwt_init function in libavcodec/j2k_dwt.c in FFmpeg before 0.9.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial o…
published 2012-08-27 14 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2012-0874
- cvss
- 4.3
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.5%
- EPSS 1.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 74%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Integer overflow in the ff_j2k_dwt_init function in libavcodec/j2k_dwt.c in FFmpeg before 0.9.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault and application crash) via a crafted JPEG2000 image that triggers an incorrect check for a negative value.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
1.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 74% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-189 Numeric Errors
References
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ffmpeg.org
/trac/ffmpeg/ticket/776
patch
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openwall.com
/lists/oss-security/2012/02/14/4
mailing-list
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/78935
vdb-entry
- git.videolan.org /?p=ffmpeg.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=1f99939a6361e2e6d6788494dd7c682b051c6c34
- ffmpeg.org /security.html
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openwall.com
/lists/oss-security/2012/02/01/11
mailing-list
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2012-0849
- NVD CVE-2012-0849
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