CVE-2019-9717
First published: Thu Sep 19 2019(Updated: )
In Libav 12.3, a denial of service in the subtitle decoder allows attackers to hog the CPU via a crafted video file in Matroska format, because srt_to_ass in libavcodec/srtdec.c has a complex format argument to sscanf.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Libav Libav | <=12.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this Libav vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this Libav vulnerability is CVE-2019-9717.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-9717?
The severity of CVE-2019-9717 is high with a score of 6.5.
What is the affected software for CVE-2019-9717?
The affected software for CVE-2019-9717 is Libav version 12.3.
How does CVE-2019-9717 affect the CPU?
CVE-2019-9717 allows attackers to hog the CPU by exploiting a denial of service vulnerability in the subtitle decoder.
How can I fix CVE-2019-9717?
To fix CVE-2019-9717, it is recommended to update to a version of Libav that is not affected, if available.
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