CVE-2014-125012 FFmpeg dxtroy.c integer coercion

Medium 5.3 Published 18 Jun 2022 Updated 15 Apr 2025

Remote attackers can exploit an integer coercion error in FFmpeg's dxtroy.c to cause denial of service or potentially execute arbitrary code.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2014-125012?

CVE-2014-125012 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ffmpeg Ffmpeg, published on 18 Jun 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability was found in FFmpeg 2.0. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the file libavcodec/dxtroy.c. The manipulation leads to integer coercion error. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Weakness: CWE-681, CWE-192

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-125012?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ffmpeg Ffmpeg.

How do I fix CVE-2014-125012?

No fix has been published for CVE-2014-125012 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2014-125012 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-125012 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-mwq6-9rww-wmjh.