7.5
CWE
476
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-15267: Null Pointer Dereference

First published: Wed Oct 11 2017(Updated: )

In GNU Libextractor 1.4, there is a NULL Pointer Dereference in flac_metadata in flac_extractor.c.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
libextractor=1.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-15267?

    CVE-2017-15267 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for exploitation via a NULL pointer dereference.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-15267?

    To fix CVE-2017-15267, update GNU Libextractor to version 1.4 or later.

  • What causes CVE-2017-15267?

    CVE-2017-15267 is caused by a NULL pointer dereference in the flac_metadata function within flac_extractor.c.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2017-15267?

    CVE-2017-15267 affects GNU Libextractor version 1.4.

  • Can CVE-2017-15267 lead to denial of service?

    Yes, exploitation of CVE-2017-15267 can result in a denial of service condition.

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