mkclean 0.8.9 MKV File corec/corec/node/node.c Node_ValidatePtr null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in mkclean 0.8.9. Impacted is the function Node_ValidatePtr of the file corec/corec/node/node.c of the component MKV File Handler. Performing a manipulation results in null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2017-12803. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in mkclean 0.8.9. It has been classified as problematic. This affects the function Node_ValidatePtr of the file corec/corec/node/node.c of the component MKV File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

The Node_ValidatePtr function in corec/corec/node/node.c in mkclean 0.8.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assert fault) via a crafted mkv file.

The bug was discovered 11/07/2017. The weakness was disclosed 11/10/2017 as not defined mailinglist post (Full-Disclosure). The advisory is shared at seclists.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2017-12803 since 08/11/2017. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 2 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The entries VDB-109249, VDB-109250, VDB-109251 and VDB-109252 are pretty similar. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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08/11/2017 🔍
11/07/2017 +88 days 🔍
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Advisory: 144902
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2017-12803 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-12803
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-109257
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Entryinfo

Created: 11/10/2017 12:30
Updated: 01/10/2023 08:24
Changes: 11/10/2017 12:30 (60), 12/05/2019 13:13 (1), 01/10/2023 08:24 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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