Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the color_string_to_rgba function in libavcodec/xpmdec.c in FFmpeg 3.3 before 3.3.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted file.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ffmpeg | Ffmpeg | <= 3.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99313Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=1466Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/cb243972b121b1ae6b60a78ff55a0506c69f3879PatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99313Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=1466Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/cb243972b121b1ae6b60a78ff55a0506c69f3879PatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-9990?
CVE-2017-9990 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Stack-based buffer overflow in the color_string_to_rgba function in libavcodec/xpmdec.c in FFmpeg 3.3 before 3.3.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly ...
How severe is CVE-2017-9990?
CVE-2017-9990 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-2017-9990?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ffmpeg Ffmpeg.