CVE-2017-17554: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Tue Dec 12 2017(Updated: )
A NULL pointer dereference (DoS) Vulnerability was found in the function `aubio_source_avcodec_readframe` in io/source_avcodec.c of aubio, which may lead to DoS when playing a crafted audio file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| pip/aubio | <0.4.7 | 0.4.7 |
| Aubio Aubio | =0.4.6 | |
| debian/aubio | 0.4.9-4 0.4.9-4.3 0.4.9-4.4 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/aubio/aubio/commit/a81b12a3b4174953b3bc7ef4c37103f4d5636740
- https://github.com/IvanCql/vulnerability/blob/master/An%20NULL%20pointer%20dereference(DoS)%20Vulnerability%20was%20found%20in%20function%20%20aubio_source_avcodec_readframe%20of%20aubio.md
- https://github.com/aubio/aubio/issues/137
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-17554
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-17554
- https://github.com/aubio/aubio/blob/0.4.7/ChangeLog
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-45h5-cqqw-9rjw (Advisory)
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/aubio/PYSEC-2017-76.yaml
- https://github.com/IvanCql/vulnerability/blob/master/An%20NULL%20pointer%20dereference%28DoS%29%20Vulnerability%20was%20found%20in%20function%20%20aubio_source_avcodec_readframe%20of%20aubio.md
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-17554?
CVE-2017-17554 is a vulnerability that involves a NULL pointer dereference (DoS) in the function aubio_source_avcodec_readframe of the aubio library.
How severe is CVE-2017-17554?
CVE-2017-17554 has a severity rating of 5.5 (medium).
How does CVE-2017-17554 affect aubio?
CVE-2017-17554 affects versions 0.4.6 and prior of the aubio library.
How can I fix CVE-2017-17554?
To fix CVE-2017-17554, update aubio to version 0.4.7 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-17554?
You can find more information about CVE-2017-17554 on the NIST National Vulnerability Database (NVD) website.
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