CVE-2017-18245 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can cause a denial of service via heap-based buffer over-read in Libav when processing crafted audio files.
- 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-2017-18245?
CVE-2017-18245 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Libav Libav, published on 23 Mar 2018. 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 mpc8_probe function in libavformat/mpc8.c in Libav 12.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read) via a crafted audio file.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-18245?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Libav Libav.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18245?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2017-18245 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-18245 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Libav Libav
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r3w7-7qj4-4c9v, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-18245.