CVE-2017-18244 describes an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the stereo_processing function of libavcodec/aacps.c within Libav 12.2. This flaw allows remote attackers to trigger a denial of service by providing a specially crafted AAC file. With a CVSS score of 6.5 (Medium), it can be exploited over the network with low attack complexity, requiring user interaction, and primarily impacts availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this vulnerability.
| 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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