CVE-2017-18242 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Vulnerability Description

The apply_dependent_coupling function in libavcodec/aacdec.c in Libav 12.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted aac 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
Libav	Libav	12.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-125

References

https://bugzilla.libav.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1093Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.libav.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1093Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-18242?

CVE-2017-18242 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). The apply_dependent_coupling function in libavcodec/aacdec.c in Libav 12.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted aac file.

How severe is CVE-2017-18242?

CVE-2017-18242 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-2017-18242?

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