CVE-2018-5684: Buffer Overflow
Published Jan 14, 2018
·Updated
In Libav through 12.2, there is an invalid memcpy call in the ffmovreadstsdentries function of libavformat/mov.c. Remote attackers could leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault) and program failure with a crafted avi file.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Libav Libav<=12.2
Event History
Jan 14, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:29 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2018-5684?
CVE-2018-5684 is considered to have a medium severity due to the potential for denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-5684?
To fix CVE-2018-5684, update Libav to version 12.3 or later.
3
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2018-5684?
CVE-2018-5684 can be exploited by remote attackers using a crafted AVI file to trigger a segmentation fault.
4
What software is affected by CVE-2018-5684?
CVE-2018-5684 affects all versions of Libav up to and including 12.2.
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What is the impact of CVE-2018-5684?
The impact of CVE-2018-5684 is a denial of service, which can cause the program to crash.