CVE-2017-17670

Name: CVE-2017-17670
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-12-15T09:29:00.25+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.15%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-17670 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In VideoLAN VLC media player through 2.2.8, there is a type conversion vulnerability in modules/demux/mp4/libmp4.c in the MP4 demux module leading to a invalid free, because the type of a box may be changed between a read operation and a free operation.. EPSS estimates a 2.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In VideoLAN VLC media player through 2.2.8, there is a type conversion vulnerability in modules/demux/mp4/libmp4.c in the MP4 demux module leading to a invalid free, because the type of a box may be changed between a read operation and a free operation.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.15%

79.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Videolan	Vlc Media Player	<= 2.2.8
Debian	Debian Linux	9.0

References

http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/12/15/1Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102214Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040938Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4203Third Party Advisory
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/12/15/1Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102214Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040938Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4203Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 15, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-17670?

How severe is CVE-2017-17670?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-17670 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-17670?

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