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Unscored CVE-2017-7206 EUVD-2017-16242GHSA-2mj6-pp42-jr6c

The ff_h2645_extract_rbsp function in libavcodec in libav 9.21 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over…

Published Mar 21, 2017 · Updated Aug 5, 2024 · Assigned by mitre

Description

The ff_h2645_extract_rbsp function in libavcodec in libav 9.21 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read) or obtain sensitive information from process memory via a crafted h264 video file.

Fixed in Linux distributions

Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.

ReleasePackageFixed inAdvisory
Ubuntu Pro 14.04 LTS libav No fix yet —

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