CVE-2012-2780

Unspecified vulnerability in FFmpeg before 0.10.3 has unknown impact and attack vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-2771, CVE-2012-2773…

published August 9, 2017

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
75.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An unspecified vulnerability in FFmpeg versions before 0.10.3 could leave systems open to who-knows-what mischief! Think of this vulnerability as a mysterious box in a warehouse — it could contain anything from harmless paperwork to dangerous materials. With no clear information, it’s a risk just waiting to be discovered! While the exact impact remains unknown, the potential for an attacker to exploit this vulnerability is a concern — it could range from data corruption to total system compromise. Without knowing what lurks inside that box, every user of FFmpeg is at risk of an unpleasant surprise!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability as a mysterious box in a warehouse — it could contain anything from harmless paperwork to dangerous materials. With no clear information, it’s a risk just waiting to be discovered! This vulnerability exists in FFmpeg prior to version 0.10.3, and while specifics are scarce, it could allow for unexpected behavior or system vulnerabilities. The ambiguity surrounding its impact means we should remain vigilant!

What to do

While the exact impact remains unknown, the potential for an attacker to exploit this vulnerability is a concern — it could range from data corruption to total system compromise. Without knowing what lurks inside that box, every user of FFmpeg is at risk of an unpleasant surprise! Upgrade FFmpeg to at least version 0.10.3 to safeguard your systems from this unknown threat. Regularly review your dependencies and keep them updated to minimize security risks. You've got this! Follow these steps, and you’ll be one step closer to securing your systems! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01629 · 75.9th percentile
Published
2017-08-09T18:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 09 AUG 18:00Z
    Unspecified vulnerability in FFmpeg before 0.10.3 has unknown impact and attack vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-2771, CVE-2012-2773…
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