CVE-2018-18827 describes a heap-based buffer over-read vulnerability in Libav 12.3, specifically within the ff_vc1_pred_dc function in vc1_block.c. This flaw allows an unauthenticated attacker to trigger a denial-of-service condition by enticing a user to open a specially crafted AAC file. Rated as Medium severity (CVSS 6.5), exploitation requires user interaction and has a high impact on availability. Currently, there is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
12.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:libav:libav:12.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
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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