CVE-2017-18245: Medium severity libavutil vulnerability

Published Mar 23, 2018
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Updated

The mpc8probe function in libavformat/mpc8.c in Libav 12.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read) via a crafted audio file.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Libav Libav=12.2

Event History

Mar 23, 2018
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-2017-18245?

CVE-2017-18245 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-18245?

To fix CVE-2017-18245, you should upgrade to a newer version of Libav beyond 12.2.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-18245?

CVE-2017-18245 specifically affects Libav version 12.2.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-18245?

CVE-2017-18245 is a heap-based buffer over-read vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2017-18245 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-18245 can be exploited remotely by using a crafted audio file.

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