CVE-2017-7859
UnknownEPSS 1.93%
Last modified
CVE-2017-7859 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. FFmpeg before 2017-03-05 has an out-of-bounds write caused by a heap-based buffer overflow related to the ff_h264_slice_context_init function in libavcodec/h264dec.c.. EPSS estimates a 1.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
FFmpeg before 2017-03-05 has an out-of-bounds write caused by a heap-based buffer overflow related to the ff_h264_slice_context_init function in libavcodec/h264dec.c.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ffmpeg | Ffmpeg | <= 3.2.4 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97663Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=713Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97663Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=713Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-7859?
FFmpeg before 2017-03-05 has an out-of-bounds write caused by a heap-based buffer overflow related to the ff_h264_slice_context_init function in libavcodec/h264dec.c.
How severe is CVE-2017-7859?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-7859 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7859?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2017-7859?
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