Vulnerability Description
The ff_free_picture_tables function in libavcodec/mpegpicture.c in Libav 12.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted file, related to vc1_decode_i_blocks_adv.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libav | Libav | 12.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugzilla.libav.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1100ExploitIssue Tracking
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/01/msg00006.html
- https://bugzilla.libav.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1100ExploitIssue Tracking
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/01/msg00006.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-17130?
CVE-2017-17130 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). The ff_free_picture_tables function in libavcodec/mpegpicture.c in Libav 12.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow and application crash) or possibly have u...
How severe is CVE-2017-17130?
CVE-2017-17130 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-17130?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libav Libav.