CVE-2017-12802: Input Validation

Published Nov 9, 2017
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Updated

The EBMLIntegerValue function in ebmlnumber.c in libebml2 through 2012-08-26 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assert fault) via a crafted mkv file.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Matroska Libebml2<=2012-08-26
Matroska Mkclean=0.8.9
Matroska Mkvalidator=0.5.1

Event History

Nov 9, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-12802?

CVE-2017-12802 has a severity rating that indicates a potential denial of service vulnerability.

2

How can I fix CVE-2017-12802?

To fix CVE-2017-12802, update libebml2 and related software to versions released after August 26, 2012.

3

Which versions of libebml2 are affected by CVE-2017-12802?

CVE-2017-12802 affects libebml2 versions up to and including 2012-08-26.

4

What impact does CVE-2017-12802 have on software?

CVE-2017-12802 can cause applications using the affected libraries to crash, leading to a denial of service.

5

Which applications are known to be affected by CVE-2017-12802?

Applications such as mkclean 0.8.9 and mkvalidator 0.5.1 are known to be affected by CVE-2017-12802.

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