Vulnerability Description
There is a heap-based buffer overflow in the function hpel_motion in mpegvideo_motion.c in libav 12.1. A crafted input can lead to a remote denial of service attack.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libav | Libav | 12.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugzilla.libav.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1067ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/09/msg00000.html
- https://bugzilla.libav.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1067ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/09/msg00000.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-9987?
CVE-2017-9987 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). There is a heap-based buffer overflow in the function hpel_motion in mpegvideo_motion.c in libav 12.1. A crafted input can lead to a remote denial of service attack.
How severe is CVE-2017-9987?
CVE-2017-9987 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-9987?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libav Libav.