CVE-2018-11102: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue May 15 2018(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in Libav 12.3. A read access violation in the mov_probe function in libavformat/mov.c allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash), as demonstrated by avconv.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| libavutil | =12.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-11102?
CVE-2018-11102 has a severity rating of medium due to its potential to cause a denial of service via application crash.
How do I fix CVE-2018-11102?
To fix CVE-2018-11102, update Libav to version 12.4 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2018-11102?
CVE-2018-11102 is a read access violation vulnerability that can be exploited in the mov_probe function of Libav.
Can CVE-2018-11102 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2018-11102 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to crash the application.
Which versions of Libav are affected by CVE-2018-11102?
CVE-2018-11102 affects Libav version 12.3 and earlier.
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