CVE-2017-8869 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious .m3u file in MediaCoder.
- 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
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-8869?
CVE-2017-8869 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Jul 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
Buffer overflow in MediaCoder 0.8.48.5888 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .m3u file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-8869?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mediacoder Mediacoder.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8869?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-8869 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2017-8869 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-8869 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module, 1 Exploit-DB entry and 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w365-j2xg-v32x.