CVE-2017-9051: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Thu May 18 2017(Updated: )
libav before 12.1 is vulnerable to an invalid read of size 1 due to NULL pointer dereferencing in the nsv_read_chunk function in libavformat/nsvdec.c.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Libav | <=12.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-9051?
CVE-2017-9051 is classified as a vulnerability that can lead to potential denial-of-service due to an invalid read.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9051?
To fix CVE-2017-9051, users should upgrade to Libav version 12.1 or later.
What components are affected by CVE-2017-9051?
CVE-2017-9051 affects the Libav multimedia framework, specifically the NSV (Nullsoft Streaming Video) decoder.
Who is responsible for addressing CVE-2017-9051?
The maintainers of the Libav project are responsible for addressing CVE-2017-9051.
What impact does CVE-2017-9051 have on systems?
The impact of CVE-2017-9051 is that it may cause applications using Libav to crash or behave unexpectedly.
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