NULL pointer dereference in Ffmpeg

CVE-2017-9608

The dnxhd decoder in FFmpeg before 3.2.6, and 3.3.x before 3.3.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via a crafted mov file.

EPSS: 0.045 (90.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 6.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-9608?
CVE-2017-9608 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ffmpeg, classified under NULL Pointer Dereference. CVSS score: 6.5/10. Published 2017-12-27.
How severe is CVE-2017-9608?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.5 out of 10.
Is CVE-2017-9608 known to be exploited?
2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.