How severe is CVE-2012-6617?

CVE-2012-6617 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-6617 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-6617?

CVE-2012-6617 primarily affects Ffmpeg. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-6617?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2012-6617 published?

CVE-2012-6617 was published on 2013-12-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-6617

CVE-2012-6617 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ffmpeg with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ffmpeg
Published: 2013-12-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The prepare_sdp_description function in ffserver.c in FFmpeg before 1.0.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via vectors related to the rtp format.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-6617?: The prepare_sdp_description function in ffserver.c in FFmpeg before 1.0.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via vectors related to the rtp format.
How severe is CVE-2012-6617?: CVE-2012-6617 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-6617 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-6617?: CVE-2012-6617 primarily affects Ffmpeg. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6617?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-6617 published?: CVE-2012-6617 was published on 2013-12-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ffmpeg:ffmpeg:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ffmpeg:ffmpeg:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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