Vulnerability Description
In VideoLAN VLC media player through 2.2.8, there is a type conversion vulnerability in modules/demux/mp4/libmp4.c in the MP4 demux module leading to a invalid free, because the type of a box may be changed between a read operation and a free operation.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | <= 2.2.8 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/12/15/1ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102214Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040938Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4203Third Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/12/15/1ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102214Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040938Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4203Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-17670?
CVE-2017-17670 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). In VideoLAN VLC media player through 2.2.8, there is a type conversion vulnerability in modules/demux/mp4/libmp4.c in the MP4 demux module leading to a invalid free, because the type of a box may be c...
How severe is CVE-2017-17670?
CVE-2017-17670 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-2017-17670?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Videolan Vlc Media Player, Debian Debian Linux.