What is the severity of CVE-2018-7751?

CVE-2018-7751 has a severity rating classified as high due to the potential for denial of service.

How do I fix CVE-2018-7751?

To fix CVE-2018-7751, upgrade FFmpeg to version 3.4.3 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-7751?

CVE-2018-7751 is categorized as a denial of service vulnerability affecting the svg_probe function.

Which versions of FFmpeg are affected by CVE-2018-7751?

FFmpeg versions up to and including 3.4.2 are affected by CVE-2018-7751.

Can CVE-2018-7751 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2018-7751 can be exploited remotely via a crafted XML file.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2018-7751

medium

6.5

CWE

835

24/4/2018

5/8/2024

CVE-2018-7751

First published: Tue Apr 24 2018(Updated: )

The svg_probe function in libavformat/img2dec.c in FFmpeg through 3.4.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Infinite Loop) via a crafted XML file.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
FFmpeg	<=3.4.2

Remedy

https://git.ffmpeg.org/gitweb/ffmpeg.git/commit/a6cba062051f345e8ebfdff34aba071ed73d923f

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-7751?
CVE-2018-7751 has a severity rating classified as high due to the potential for denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2018-7751?
To fix CVE-2018-7751, upgrade FFmpeg to version 3.4.3 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-7751?
CVE-2018-7751 is categorized as a denial of service vulnerability affecting the svg_probe function.
Which versions of FFmpeg are affected by CVE-2018-7751?
FFmpeg versions up to and including 3.4.2 are affected by CVE-2018-7751.
Can CVE-2018-7751 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2018-7751 can be exploited remotely via a crafted XML file.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-7751?
CVE-2018-7751 has a severity rating classified as high due to the potential for denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2018-7751?
To fix CVE-2018-7751, upgrade FFmpeg to version 3.4.3 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-7751?
CVE-2018-7751 is categorized as a denial of service vulnerability affecting the svg_probe function.
Which versions of FFmpeg are affected by CVE-2018-7751?
FFmpeg versions up to and including 3.4.2 are affected by CVE-2018-7751.
Can CVE-2018-7751 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2018-7751 can be exploited remotely via a crafted XML file.