CVE-2012-6618: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-6618: The av_probe_input_buffer function in libavformat/utils.c in FFmpeg before 1.0.2, when running with certain...

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."

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 21:36 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2012-6618 is an FFmpeg denial-of-service issue. A specially crafted MP3 file can crash FFmpeg before 1.0.2 when media probing uses certain probe-size settings. Business impact is service disruption in systems that ingest or transcode untrusted audio. Exposure is most likely in upload, transcoding, indexing, or media-analysis workflows that process MP3 files from users or external sources using FFmpeg before 1.0.2. Treat this as a focused availability risk. Prioritize internet-facing or customer-upload media workflows first, especially where media-processing crashes can interrupt service queues or shared workers. Mitigation focus: Inventory services and products that bundle or call FFmpeg for MP3 processing.; Upgrade FFmpeg/libavformat to 1.0.2 or a later vendor-supported release.; Review vendor advisories for packaged FFmpeg builds and downstream products..

Prepared: Jun 14, 2026, 15:13 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Dec 24, 2013, 20:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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