CVE-2017-12803 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Vulnerability Description

The Node_ValidatePtr function in corec/corec/node/node.c in mkclean 0.8.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assert fault) via a crafted mkv 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
Matroska	Mkclean	0.8.9

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-476

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/144902/mkvalidator-0.5.1-Denial-Of-Service.Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Nov/19Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/Matroska-Org/foundation-source/issues/24Issue Tracking
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/144902/mkvalidator-0.5.1-Denial-Of-Service.Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Nov/19Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/Matroska-Org/foundation-source/issues/24Issue Tracking

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-12803?

CVE-2017-12803 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). The Node_ValidatePtr function in corec/corec/node/node.c in mkclean 0.8.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assert fault) via a crafted mkv file.

How severe is CVE-2017-12803?

CVE-2017-12803 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-2017-12803?

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