CVE-2017-17670 describes a critical type conversion vulnerability in VideoLAN VLC media player versions through 2.2.8, specifically within the MP4 demux module (libmp4.c). This flaw allows for an invalid free operation due to a type change between read and free operations, affecting Debian and VideoLAN VLC media player installations. With a CVSS score of 8.8 (High), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity, requiring user interaction, and could lead to high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is currently no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 2.2.8CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:videolan:vlc_media_player:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
9.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
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.