Description
The decode_residual function in libavcodec in libav 9.21 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer over-read) or obtain sensitive information from process memory via a crafted h264 video file.
Published: 2017-03-21
Score: 7.1 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
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Advisories
Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-1142-1 libav security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-4012-1 libav security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2017-16244 The decode_residual function in libavcodec in libav 9.21 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer over-read) or obtain sensitive information from process memory via a crafted h264 video file.
History

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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: mitre

Published:

Updated: 2024-08-05T15:56:35.997Z

Reserved: 2017-03-21T00:00:00.000Z

Link: CVE-2017-7208

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Status : Modified

Published: 2017-03-21T06:59:00.447

Modified: 2026-05-13T00:24:29.033

Link: CVE-2017-7208

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Weaknesses