CVE-2017-9128 describes a heap-based buffer over-read vulnerability in libquicktime 1.2.4, specifically within the quicktime_video_width function, which can lead to a denial of service and application crash. This vulnerability is rated Medium severity (CVSS 6.5) due to its network-based attack vector and low attack complexity, requiring user interaction with a crafted MP4 file to trigger a high availability impact. While not actively exploited in the wild and not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, public exploit code exists on ExploitDB, though there is minimal community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.2.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:libquicktime:libquicktime:1.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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