VDB-110182 · CVE-2017-17128 · GCVE-0-2017-17128

libav 12.2 libavcodec/h264_slice.c h264_slice_init memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in libav 12.2. The affected element is the function h264_slice_init of the file libavcodec/h264_slice.c. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2017-17128. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in libav 12.2 (Multimedia Player Software) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function h264_slice_init of the file libavcodec/h264_slice.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

The h264_slice_init function in libavcodec/h264_slice.c in Libav 12.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault and application crash) via a crafted file.

The bug was discovered 11/17/2017. The weakness was disclosed 12/04/2017 (Website). The advisory is available at bugzilla.libav.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-17128 since 12/04/2017. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 17 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.

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Productinfo

Type

Multimedia Player Software

Name

libav

Version

12.2

License

open-source

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.4

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

11/17/2017 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: bugzilla.libav.org
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-17128 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-17128
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-110182
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Entryinfo

Created: 12/04/2017 15:06
Updated: 12/12/2019 08:20
Changes: 12/04/2017 15:06 (58), 12/12/2019 08:20 (1)
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