CVE-2012-2802

CVE-2012-2802 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Libav with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the ac3_decode_frame function in libavcodec/ac3dec.c in FFmpeg before 0.11 and Libav 0.8.x before 0.8.4 has unknown impact and attack vectors, related to the "number of output channels" and "out of array writes."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2802?
Unspecified vulnerability in the ac3_decode_frame function in libavcodec/ac3dec.c in FFmpeg before 0.11 and Libav 0.8.x before 0.8.4 has unknown impact and attack vectors, related to the "number of output channels" and "out of array writes."
How severe is CVE-2012-2802?
CVE-2012-2802 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-2802 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2802?
CVE-2012-2802 primarily affects Libav. In total, 59 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2802?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2012-2802 published?
CVE-2012-2802 was published on 2012-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (59)

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