CVE-2017-9221 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

The mp4ff_read_mdhd function in common/mp4ff/mp4atom.c in Freeware Advanced Audio Decoder 2 (FAAD2) 2.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid memory read and application crash) via a crafted mp4 file.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Audiocoding	Freeware Advanced Audio Decoder 2	2.7

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-125

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Jun/32Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Jun/32Mailing ListThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-9221?

CVE-2017-9221 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The mp4ff_read_mdhd function in common/mp4ff/mp4atom.c in Freeware Advanced Audio Decoder 2 (FAAD2) 2.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid memory read and application crash)...

How severe is CVE-2017-9221?

CVE-2017-9221 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-9221?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Audiocoding Freeware Advanced Audio Decoder 2.