CVE-2017-9608 Null dereference in n/a
Remote attackers can cause a denial of service via a crafted MOV file due to a NULL pointer dereference in the FFmpeg dnxhd 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
- Available
What is CVE-2017-9608?
CVE-2017-9608 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ffmpeg Ffmpeg, published on 27 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 dnxhd decoder in FFmpeg before 3.2.6, and 3.3.x before 3.3.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via a crafted mov file.
Weakness: CWE-476
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-9608?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ffmpeg Ffmpeg.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9608?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2017-9608 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-9608 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in Ffmpeg Ffmpeg
Sources
Also known as ALPINE-CVE-2017-9608, DEBIAN-CVE-2017-9608, GHSA-gj8f-pc7g-p9w6, MGASA-2017-0262.