CVE-2017-17670: Use After Free
First published: Fri Dec 15 2017(Updated: )
In VideoLAN VLC media player through 2.2.8, there is a type conversion vulnerability in modules/demux/mp4/libmp4.c in the MP4 demux module leading to a invalid free, because the type of a box may be changed between a read operation and a free operation.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/vlc | 3.0.17.4-0+deb10u1 3.0.17.4-0+deb10u2 3.0.18-0+deb11u1 3.0.18-2 3.0.19-1 | |
| VideoLAN VLC media player | <=2.2.8 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =9.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/12/15/1
- https://gist.github.com/dyntopia/194d912287656f66dd502158b0cd2e68
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-17670
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/12/15/1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102214
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040938
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4203
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-17670?
CVE-2017-17670 is a type conversion vulnerability in VideoLAN VLC media player through 2.2.8, leading to an invalid free operation.
How severe is CVE-2017-17670?
CVE-2017-17670 has a severity value of 8.8, which is considered high.
What software is affected by CVE-2017-17670?
The affected software includes VideoLAN VLC media player versions through 2.2.8 and Debian Linux version 9.0.
How can I fix CVE-2017-17670?
To fix CVE-2017-17670, update VideoLAN VLC media player to version 3.0.17.4-0+deb10u1 or later, or Debian Linux to version 9.0 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-17670?
More information about CVE-2017-17670 can be found at the following references: [1] [2] [3]
- collector/security-tracker-debian
- agent/type
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/references
- agent/weakness
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/severity
- agent/author
- agent/description
- agent/event
- agent/tags
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- package-manager/debian
- vendor/videolan
- canonical/videolan vlc media player
- version/videolan vlc media player/2.2.8
- vendor/debian
- canonical/debian gnu/linux
- version/debian gnu/linux/9.0