CVE-2017-14169 Integer overflow in n/a
An integer signedness error in FFmpeg's MXF decoder allows attackers to bypass size checks via crafted files, potentially causing denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2017-14169?
CVE-2017-14169 is a high-severity vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, published on 7 Sep 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
In the mxf_read_primer_pack function in libavformat/mxfdec.c in FFmpeg 3.3.3 -> 2.4, an integer signedness error might occur when a crafted file, which claims a large "item_num" field such as 0xffffffff, is provided. As a result, the variable "item_num" turns negative, bypassing the check for a large value.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-14169?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Debian Debian Linux, Ffmpeg Ffmpeg.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14169?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2017-14169 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-14169 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Debian Debian Linux
Sources
Also known as ALPINE-CVE-2017-14169, CLEANSTART-2024-PJ44373, DEBIAN-CVE-2017-14169, GHSA-299h-fjc8-vhf6, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-14169.