CVE-2017-9990

Name: CVE-2017-9990
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-06-28T06:29:00.427+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.57%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-9990 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack-based buffer overflow in the color_string_to_rgba function in libavcodec/xpmdec.c in FFmpeg 3.3 before 3.3.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted file.. EPSS estimates a 2.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the color_string_to_rgba function in libavcodec/xpmdec.c in FFmpeg 3.3 before 3.3.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.57%

83.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ffmpeg	Ffmpeg	<= 3.3

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99313Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=1466Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/cb243972b121b1ae6b60a78ff55a0506c69f3879Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99313Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=1466Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/cb243972b121b1ae6b60a78ff55a0506c69f3879Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 28, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-9990?

How severe is CVE-2017-9990?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-9990 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-9990?

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