CVE-2017-7208 Information disclosure in n/a

High 7.1 Published 21 Mar 2017 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can cause denial of service or read sensitive memory via crafted H.264 files in libav.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2017-7208?

CVE-2017-7208 is a high-severity vulnerability in Libav Libav, published on 21 Mar 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

The decode_residual function in libavcodec in libav 9.21 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer over-read) or obtain sensitive information from process memory via a crafted h264 video file.

Weakness: CWE-125

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-7208?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Libav Libav.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7208?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2017-7208 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-7208 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Libav Libav vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vvq5-3w2j-xf85, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-7208.