CVE-2017-17129 Null dereference in n/a
Remote attackers can cause a denial of service via a crafted file due to a null pointer dereference in Libav's VC-1 decoder.
- 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
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-17129?
CVE-2017-17129 is a high-severity vulnerability in Libav Libav, published on 4 Dec 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
The ff_vc1_mc_4mv_chroma4 function in libavcodec/vc1_mc.c in Libav 12.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted file.
Weakness: CWE-476
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-17129?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Libav Libav.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17129?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-17129 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-17129 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-17129 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Libav Libav
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v8jx-rcvc-5428.