SB2017120767 - NULL pointer dereference in ffmpeg (Alpine package)



SB2017120767 - NULL pointer dereference in ffmpeg (Alpine package)

Published: December 7, 2017

Security Bulletin ID SB2017120767
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) NULL pointer dereference (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-9608)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a NULL pointer dereference error. A remote attacker can trigger denial of service conditions via a crafted mov file.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.