CVE-2017-17081

Name: CVE-2017-17081
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-11-30T21:29:00.297+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.83%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-17081 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The gmc_mmx function in libavcodec/x86/mpegvideodsp.c in FFmpeg 2.3 and 3.4 does not properly validate widths and heights, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (integer signedness error and out-of-array read) via a crafted MPEG file.. EPSS estimates a 1.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The gmc_mmx function in libavcodec/x86/mpegvideodsp.c in FFmpeg 2.3 and 3.4 does not properly validate widths and heights, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (integer signedness error and out-of-array read) via a crafted MPEG file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.83%

76.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ffmpeg	Ffmpeg	3.4

References

https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=3516#c1Issue Tracking
https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/27f8d386829689c346ff0cef00d3af57b9fb8903
https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/58cf31cee7a456057f337b3102a03206d833d5e8Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://lists.ffmpeg.org/pipermail/ffmpeg-devel/2017-November/219748.htmlIssue Tracking, Patch
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4099
https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=3516#c1Issue Tracking
https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/27f8d386829689c346ff0cef00d3af57b9fb8903
https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/58cf31cee7a456057f337b3102a03206d833d5e8Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://lists.ffmpeg.org/pipermail/ffmpeg-devel/2017-November/219748.htmlIssue Tracking, Patch
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4099

Timeline

Published: Nov 30, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-17081?

How severe is CVE-2017-17081?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-17081 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-17081?

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