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CVE-2012-5361

Libavcodec in FFmpeg before 0.11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted WMV file.

Severity
High 7.8
Published
20 Mar 2017
Last changed
16 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
1 Nov 2026
Exploit chance
2.8% in the next 30 daysHigher than 86% of CVEs. EPSS by FIRST, 11 Nov 2026
Weakness
Memory buffer errors (CWE-119)
Attack
Needs local access · No login needed · Needs someone to click or open something
Attacker can
Read data · Change data · Take it down
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
FFmpegServers and applications · cpe:a:ffmpeg:ffmpeg
  • Every version up to 0.10.15

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-5361
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2012-5361