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CVE-2017-10699

UnknownEPSS 4.48%

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CVE-2017-10699 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. avcodec 2.2.x, as used in VideoLAN VLC media player 2.2.7-x before 2017-06-29, allows out-of-bounds heap memory write due to calling memcpy() with a wrong size, leading to a denial of service (application crash) or possibly code execution.. EPSS estimates a 4.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

avcodec 2.2.x, as used in VideoLAN VLC media player 2.2.7-x before 2017-06-29, allows out-of-bounds heap memory write due to calling memcpy() with a wrong size, leading to a denial of service (application crash) or possibly code execution.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
4.48%

90.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
VideolanVlc Media Player2.2.0
VideolanVlc Media Player2.2.1
VideolanVlc Media Player2.2.2
VideolanVlc Media Player2.2.3
VideolanVlc Media Player2.2.4
VideolanVlc Media Player2.2.5
VideolanVlc Media Player2.2.5.1
VideolanVlc Media Player2.2.6
VideolanVlc Media Player2.2.7

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-10699?
avcodec 2.2.x, as used in VideoLAN VLC media player 2.2.7-x before 2017-06-29, allows out-of-bounds heap memory write due to calling memcpy() with a wrong size, leading to a denial of service (application crash) or possibly code execution.
How severe is CVE-2017-10699?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-10699 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-10699?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST