CVE-2017-5984 describes a heap-based buffer over-read vulnerability in the ff_h264_execute_ref_pic_marking() function within libavcodec of Libav version 9.21. This flaw, rated Medium severity with a CVSS score of 6.5, can be triggered remotely with low attack complexity, potentially leading to a denial of service. There is currently no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
9.21CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:libav:libav:9.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
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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