CVE-2017-5846

Name: CVE-2017-5846
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-09T15:59:01.707+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.03%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-5846 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The gst_asf_demux_process_ext_stream_props function in gst/asfdemux/gstasfdemux.c in gst-plugins-ugly in GStreamer before 1.10.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid memory read and crash) via vectors related to the number of languages in a video file.. EPSS estimates a 2.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The gst_asf_demux_process_ext_stream_props function in gst/asfdemux/gstasfdemux.c in gst-plugins-ugly in GStreamer before 1.10.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid memory read and crash) via vectors related to the number of languages in a video file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.03%

78.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gstreamer	Gstreamer	<= 1.10.2

References

http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3821
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/01/7Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/02/9Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96001Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=777937Issue Tracking
https://gstreamer.freedesktop.org/releases/1.10/#1.10.3Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/05/msg00030.html
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201705-10
http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3821
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/01/7Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/02/9Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96001Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=777937Issue Tracking
https://gstreamer.freedesktop.org/releases/1.10/#1.10.3Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/05/msg00030.html
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201705-10

Timeline

Published: Feb 9, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-5846?

How severe is CVE-2017-5846?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-5846 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5846?

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