Vulnerability Description
The vc1_decode_frame function in libavcodec/vc1dec.c in Libav 12.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) 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
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libav | Libav | 12.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugzilla.libav.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1099ExploitIssue Tracking
- https://deb.freexian.com/extended-lts/tracker/CVE-2017-17127
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/12/msg00003.html
- https://bugzilla.libav.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1099ExploitIssue Tracking
- https://deb.freexian.com/extended-lts/tracker/CVE-2017-17127
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/12/msg00003.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-17127?
CVE-2017-17127 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). The vc1_decode_frame function in libavcodec/vc1dec.c in Libav 12.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via a crafted file.
How severe is CVE-2017-17127?
CVE-2017-17127 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-2017-17127?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libav Libav.