CVE-2017-9987 Memory corruption in n/a
A heap-based buffer overflow in libav allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted input.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2017-9987?
CVE-2017-9987 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Libav Libav, published on 28 Jun 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
There is a heap-based buffer overflow in the function hpel_motion in mpegvideo_motion.c in libav 12.1. A crafted input can lead to a remote denial of service attack.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-9987?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Libav Libav.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9987?
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-2017-9987 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-9987 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Libav Libav
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gj7h-49q2-22v3, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-9987.