Vulnerability Details : CVE-2017-14058
In FFmpeg 2.4 and 3.3.3, the read_data function in libavformat/hls.c does not restrict reload attempts for an insufficient list, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop).
Vulnerability category: Denial of service
Products affected by CVE-2017-14058
- cpe:2.3:a:ffmpeg:ffmpeg:3.3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-14058
0.70%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 70 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2017-14058
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.3
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P |
8.6
|
2.9
|
NIST | |
|
6.5
|
MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
2.8
|
3.6
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2017-14058
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The product contains an iteration or loop with an exit condition that cannot be reached, i.e., an infinite loop.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2017-14058
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https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/7ba100d3e6e8b1e5d5342feb960a7f081d6e15af
avformat/hls: Fix DoS due to infinite loop · FFmpeg/FFmpeg@7ba100d · GitHub
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/03/msg00041.html
[SECURITY] [DLA 1740-1] libav security update
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100629
FFmpeg CVE-2017-14058 Denial of Service Vulnerability
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https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/7ec414892ddcad88313848494b6fc5f437c9ca4a
avformat/hls: Fix DoS due to infinite loop · FFmpeg/FFmpeg@7ec4148 · GitHubPatch;Third Party Advisory
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http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3996
Debian -- Security Information -- DSA-3996-1 ffmpeg
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