CVE-2017-18247 Null dereference in n/a
Remote attackers can cause a denial of service via a crafted media file due to a NULL pointer dereference in Libav.
- 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-2017-18247?
CVE-2017-18247 is a medium-severity 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 av_audio_fifo_size function in libavutil/audio_fifo.c in Libav 12.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via a crafted media file.
Weakness: CWE-476
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-18247?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Libav Libav.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18247?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-18247 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-18247 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-18247 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Libav Libav
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ww84-6q95-5pgr.