Analyst readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
FFmpeg 2.0 has an integer coercion flaw in libavcodec/dxtroy.c. A remote attacker may be able to trigger a low availability impact when FFmpeg processes crafted media. The sources do not indicate data theft, integrity compromise, or confirmed active exploitation.
Executive priority
Handle as a scheduled remediation item, elevated for systems that process untrusted media at scale or from the internet. It is not presented as an emergency in the provided evidence, but obsolete FFmpeg components create operational risk.
Technical view
CVE-2014-125012 is mapped to CWE-192 and affects FFmpeg 2.0. The CVSS 3.1 vector is AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L, indicating remotely reachable, low-complexity triggering with limited availability impact only. The specific vulnerable function is not identified in the source bundle.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely in applications, pipelines, or services still using FFmpeg 2.0 to parse media from remote or untrusted sources. Systems on newer or vendor-maintained FFmpeg builds may not be affected, but version verification is required.
Exploitation context
The CVE record says remote attack is possible, but the bundle does not show CISA KEV listing, public exploitation evidence, or weaponized details. Treat this as plausible input-triggered denial of service risk, not proven active exploitation.
Researcher notes
The public metadata is sparse: affected function is unknown, impact is limited to availability, and no exploitation evidence is provided. Avoid assuming code execution or broader product impact without local analysis of FFmpeg 2.0 and the referenced patch.
Mitigation direction
- Identify all FFmpeg deployments and embedded FFmpeg libraries.
- Replace FFmpeg 2.0 or apply the referenced upstream patch.
- Prioritize internet-facing or automated media-processing systems.
- Check vendor or distribution advisories for supported fixed packages.
- Restrict untrusted media processing until patched, where operationally feasible.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether FFmpeg 2.0 is present in production or containers.
- Check whether libavcodec/dxtroy.c exists in the deployed source build.
- Verify the referenced upstream commit is included or superseded.
- Review media ingestion services that accept remote or user-supplied files.
- Run existing regression tests after updating FFmpeg packages.
Public sources used
Based on public source material and reviewed before publication.
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.3 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L3.91.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.3MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=ffmpeg.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=a392bf657015c9a79a5a13adfbfb15086c1943b9CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://vuldb.com/?id.12390CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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CWE details
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Integer Coercion Error
Integer Coercion Error represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.