CVE-2017-9991: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Jun 28 2017(Updated: )
Heap-based buffer overflow in the xwd_decode_frame function in libavcodec/xwddec.c in FFmpeg before 2.8.12, 3.0.x before 3.0.8, 3.1.x before 3.1.8, 3.2.x before 3.2.5, and 3.3.x before 3.3.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| FFmpeg | <=2.8.11 | |
| FFmpeg | =3.0 | |
| FFmpeg | =3.0.1 | |
| FFmpeg | =3.0.2 | |
| FFmpeg | =3.0.3 | |
| FFmpeg | =3.0.4 | |
| FFmpeg | =3.0.5 | |
| FFmpeg | =3.0.6 | |
| FFmpeg | =3.0.7 | |
| FFmpeg | =3.1 | |
| FFmpeg | =3.1.1 | |
| FFmpeg | =3.1.2 | |
| FFmpeg | =3.1.3 | |
| FFmpeg | =3.1.4 | |
| FFmpeg | =3.1.5 | |
| FFmpeg | =3.1.6 | |
| FFmpeg | =3.1.7 | |
| FFmpeg | =3.2 | |
| FFmpeg | =3.2.1 | |
| FFmpeg | =3.2.2 | |
| FFmpeg | =3.2.3 | |
| FFmpeg | =3.2.4 | |
| FFmpeg | =3.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2017-9991?
CVE-2017-9991 can lead to a denial of service by causing an application crash.
Which versions of FFmpeg are affected by CVE-2017-9991?
CVE-2017-9991 affects FFmpeg versions before 2.8.12, 3.0.x before 3.0.8, 3.1.x before 3.1.8, 3.2.x before 3.2.5, and 3.3.x before 3.3.1.
How can I mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2017-9991?
To mitigate risks from CVE-2017-9991, upgrade FFmpeg to the latest patched version.
Is CVE-2017-9991 a critical vulnerability?
CVE-2017-9991 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on application stability.
What software can be impacted by CVE-2017-9991?
CVE-2017-9991 can impact any software utilizing affected versions of the FFmpeg library.
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