CVE-2017-11684: High severity Libav Libav vulnerability
Published Jul 27, 2017
·Updated
There is an illegal address access in the buildtable function in libavcodec/bitstream.c of Libav 12.1 that will lead to remote denial of service via crafted input.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Libav Libav=12.1
Event History
Jul 27, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-11684?
CVE-2017-11684 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to illegal address access.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-11684?
To fix CVE-2017-11684, update Libav to a version later than 12.1 that addresses this vulnerability.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2017-11684?
CVE-2017-11684 affects Libav version 12.1.
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What kind of attack does CVE-2017-11684 enable?
CVE-2017-11684 enables remote denial of service attacks through crafted input.
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Where is the illegal address access in CVE-2017-11684 found?
The illegal address access in CVE-2017-11684 is located in the build_table function in libavcodec/bitstream.c.