CVE-2017-17128 json
The h264_slice_init function in libavcodec/h264_slice.c in Libav 12.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fa…
published 2017-12-04 8 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2017-8294
- cvss
- 6.5
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.0%
- EPSS 1.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 62%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The h264_slice_init function in libavcodec/h264_slice.c in Libav 12.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault and application crash) via a crafted file.
Exploit prediction
0.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 62% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
Exploits and checks
- bugzilla.libav.org https://bugzilla.libav.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1104 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 6.5 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
-
bugzilla.libav.org
/show_bug.cgi?id=1104
exploit, issue-tracking
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2017-17128
- NVD CVE-2017-17128
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