CVE-2017-9051
UnknownEPSS 1.91%
Last modified
CVE-2017-9051 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. libav before 12.1 is vulnerable to an invalid read of size 1 due to NULL pointer dereferencing in the nsv_read_chunk function in libavformat/nsvdec.c.. EPSS estimates a 1.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
libav before 12.1 is vulnerable to an invalid read of size 1 due to NULL pointer dereferencing in the nsv_read_chunk function in libavformat/nsvdec.c.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libav | Libav | <= 12.0 |
References
- https://bugzilla.libav.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1039Issue Tracking
- https://github.com/libav/libav/commit/fe6eea99efac66839052af547426518efd970b24Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.libav.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1039Issue Tracking
- https://github.com/libav/libav/commit/fe6eea99efac66839052af547426518efd970b24Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-9051?
libav before 12.1 is vulnerable to an invalid read of size 1 due to NULL pointer dereferencing in the nsv_read_chunk function in libavformat/nsvdec.c.
How severe is CVE-2017-9051?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-9051 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9051?
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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