7.1
HIGH
CVE-2017-7208
Avcodec H264 Decode Residual Buffer Over-Read
Description

The decode_residual function in libavcodec in libav 9.21 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer over-read) or obtain sensitive information from process memory via a crafted h264 video file.

INFO

Published Date :

March 21, 2017, 6:59 a.m.

Last Modified :

Nov. 4, 2017, 1:29 a.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

No

Impact Score :

5.2

Exploitability Score :

1.8
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2017-7208 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Libav libav
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2017-7208.

URL Resource
http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4012
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97005
https://bugzilla.libav.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1000 Issue Tracking

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The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2017-7208 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2017-7208 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Nov. 04, 2017

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4012 [No Types Assigned]
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Mar. 24, 2017

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97005 [No Types Assigned]
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Mar. 23, 2017

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:P)
    Added CVSS V3 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
    Changed Reference Type https://bugzilla.libav.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1000 No Types Assigned https://bugzilla.libav.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1000 Issue Tracking
    Added CWE CWE-125
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:libav:libav:9.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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Exploit Prediction

EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.

0.36 }} 0.00%

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0.68438

percentile

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