CVE-2017-17130 describes a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the ff_free_picture_tables function within libavcodec/mpegpicture.c of Libav 12.2. This flaw allows remote attackers to trigger a denial of service (application crash) or potentially achieve other unspecified impacts by providing a specially crafted file, specifically related to vc1_decode_i_blocks_adv. The vulnerability carries a CVSS v3.0 score of 8.8 (High), indicating a critical severity. It can be exploited over the network with low attack complexity and no privileges required, but user interaction is necessary. A successful exploit could lead to high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. Currently, there is no evidence of active exploitation, nor are there publicly available exploit modules in Metasploit, Nuclei, or ExploitDB. The vulnerability has received minimal community discussion and no media coverage, suggesting a low level of public awareness or attention.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
12.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:libav:libav:12.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.