CVE-2017-18242 describes an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the apply_dependent_coupling function within libavcodec/aacdec.c of Libav 12.2, allowing remote attackers to trigger a denial of service via a specially crafted AAC file. This vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 6.5 (Medium), indicating it can be exploited over a network with low attack complexity, requiring user interaction, and leading to high availability impact. There is currently no evidence of active exploitation, nor are there publicly available exploit modules or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| 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:N/I:N/A:H
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