CVE-2017-12143 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Vulnerability Description

In libquicktime 1.2.4, an allocation failure was found in the function quicktime_read_info in lqt_quicktime.c, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted file.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Libquicktime	Libquicktime	1.2.4

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

References

https://somevulnsofadlab.blogspot.com/2017/07/libquicktimeallocation-failed-in.hThird Party Advisory
https://sourceforge.net/p/libquicktime/mailman/message/35888850/Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
https://somevulnsofadlab.blogspot.com/2017/07/libquicktimeallocation-failed-in.hThird Party Advisory
https://sourceforge.net/p/libquicktime/mailman/message/35888850/Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-12143?

CVE-2017-12143 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). In libquicktime 1.2.4, an allocation failure was found in the function quicktime_read_info in lqt_quicktime.c, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted file.

How severe is CVE-2017-12143?

CVE-2017-12143 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-12143?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libquicktime Libquicktime.