CVE-2017-14058
medium
CVSS v3
6.5
CVSS v2
4.3
VIR risk
6.5
Description
In FFmpeg 2.4 and 3.3.3, the read_data function in libavformat/hls.c does not restrict reload attempts for an insufficient list, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop).
Predictions
Exploit likelihood
75%
Patch ETA
—
Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
Vendor advisory: debian — https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-14058
Vendor advisory: cve@mitre.org — https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/7ec414892ddcad88313848494b6fc5f437c9ca4a
Vendor advisory: arch — https://security.archlinux.org/ASA-201709-10
OS impact
| OS | Version | Status | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| arch | fixed | 1:3.3.4-1 | |
| debian | bookworm | fixed | 7:3.3.4-1 |
| debian | bullseye | fixed | 7:3.3.4-1 |
| debian | forky | fixed | 7:3.3.4-1 |
| debian | sid | fixed | 7:3.3.4-1 |
| debian | trixie | fixed | 7:3.3.4-1 |
Application impact
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| ffmpeg | ffmpeg | 3.3.3 | |
References
- https://security.archlinux.org/ASA-201709-10
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3996
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100629
- https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/7ba100d3e6e8b1e5d5342feb960a7f081d6e15af
- https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/7ec414892ddcad88313848494b6fc5f437c9ca4a
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/03/msg00041.html
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-14058
CWEs
CWE-835
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.