CVE-2017-9255
Published: 27 June 2017
The mp4ff_read_stsc function in common/mp4ff/mp4atom.c in Freeware Advanced Audio Decoder 2 (FAAD2) 2.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (large loop and CPU consumption) via a crafted mp4 file.
From the Ubuntu Security Team
It was discovered that Freeware Advanced Audio Decoder 2 incorrectly handled certain mp4 files. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service.
Notes
Author | Note |
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ratliff | reproducer errors out |
Priority
Status
Package | Release | Status |
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faad2 Launchpad, Ubuntu, Debian |
artful |
Not vulnerable
(2.8.1-2)
|
bionic |
Not vulnerable
(2.8.1-2)
|
|
cosmic |
Not vulnerable
(2.8.1-2)
|
|
trusty |
Released
(2.7-8+deb7u1build0.14.04.1)
|
|
upstream |
Released
(2.8.1-1)
|
|
xenial |
Released
(2.8.0~cvs20150510-1ubuntu0.1)
|
|
yakkety |
Ignored
(end of life)
|
|
zesty |
Ignored
(end of life)
|
Severity score breakdown
Parameter | Value |
---|---|
Base score | 5.5 |
Attack vector | Local |
Attack complexity | Low |
Privileges required | None |
User interaction | Required |
Scope | Unchanged |
Confidentiality | None |
Integrity impact | None |
Availability impact | High |
Vector | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |