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CVE-2017-15672

The read_header function in libavcodec/ffv1dec.c in FFmpeg 2.4 and 3.3.4 and possibly earlier allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a crafted MP4 file, which triggers an out-of-bounds read.

Severity
High 8.8
Published
6 Nov 2017
Last changed
17 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
1 Nov 2026
Exploit chance
2% in the next 30 daysHigher than 81% of CVEs. EPSS by FIRST, 11 Nov 2026
Weakness
Out-of-bounds read (CWE-125)
Attack
Over the network · No login needed · Needs someone to click or open something
Attacker can
Read data · Change data · Take it down
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
FFmpegServers and applications · cpe:a:ffmpeg:ffmpeg
  • Every version up to 3.3.4

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-15672
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2017-15672