CVE-2018-5684

Name: CVE-2018-5684
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-01-14T02:29:05.137+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-5684 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In Libav through 12.2, there is an invalid memcpy call in the ff_mov_read_stsd_entries function of libavformat/mov.c. Remote attackers could leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault) and program failure with a crafted avi file.. EPSS estimates a 1.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Libav through 12.2, there is an invalid memcpy call in the ff_mov_read_stsd_entries function of libavformat/mov.c. Remote attackers could leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault) and program failure with a crafted avi file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.21%

64.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Libav	Libav	<= 12.2

References

https://bugzilla.libav.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1110Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.libav.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1110Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 14, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-5684?

How severe is CVE-2018-5684?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-5684 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-5684?

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