CVE-2017-7862
UnknownEPSS 2.56%
Last modified
CVE-2017-7862 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. FFmpeg before 2017-02-07 has an out-of-bounds write caused by a heap-based buffer overflow related to the decode_frame function in libavcodec/pictordec.c.. EPSS estimates a 2.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
FFmpeg before 2017-02-07 has an out-of-bounds write caused by a heap-based buffer overflow related to the decode_frame function in libavcodec/pictordec.c.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ffmpeg | Ffmpeg | <= 2.8.10 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97676Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=559Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/8c2ea3030af7b40a3c4275696fb5c76cdb80950aPatch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97676Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=559Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/8c2ea3030af7b40a3c4275696fb5c76cdb80950aPatch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-7862?
FFmpeg before 2017-02-07 has an out-of-bounds write caused by a heap-based buffer overflow related to the decode_frame function in libavcodec/pictordec.c.
How severe is CVE-2017-7862?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-7862 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7862?
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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