CVE-2017-9993

Name: CVE-2017-9993
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-06-28T06:29:00.52+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 16.44%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-9993 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. FFmpeg before 2.8.12, 3.0.x and 3.1.x before 3.1.9, 3.2.x before 3.2.6, and 3.3.x before 3.3.2 does not properly restrict HTTP Live Streaming filename extensions and demuxer names, which allows attackers to read arbitrary files via crafted playlist data.. EPSS estimates a 16.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

FFmpeg before 2.8.12, 3.0.x and 3.1.x before 3.1.9, 3.2.x before 3.2.6, and 3.3.x before 3.3.2 does not properly restrict HTTP Live Streaming filename extensions and demuxer names, which allows attackers to read arbitrary files via crafted playlist data.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

16.44%

96.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ffmpeg	Ffmpeg	< 2.8.12
Ffmpeg	Ffmpeg	>= 3.0, < 3.1.9
Ffmpeg	Ffmpeg	>= 3.2, < 3.2.6
Ffmpeg	Ffmpeg	>= 3.3, < 3.3.2
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0
Debian	Debian Linux	9.0

References

http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3957Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99315Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/189ff4219644532bdfa7bab28dfedaee4d6d4021Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/a5d849b149ca67ced2d271dc84db0bc95a548abbIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/01/msg00006.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3957Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99315Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/189ff4219644532bdfa7bab28dfedaee4d6d4021Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/a5d849b149ca67ced2d271dc84db0bc95a548abbIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/01/msg00006.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-9993?

How severe is CVE-2017-9993?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-9993 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 16.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-9993?

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