SB2017122702 - NULL pointer dereference in ffmpeg.sourceforge.net FFmpeg
Published: December 27, 2017 Updated: July 17, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017122702
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
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.
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/08/14/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/08/15/8
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100348
- https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/0a709e2a10b8288a0cc383547924ecfe285cef89
- https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/31c1c0b46a7021802c3d1d18039fca30dba5a14e
- https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/611b35627488a8d0763e75c25ee0875c5b7987dd
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3957