CVE-2017-14169

Published Sep 7, 2017 CVSS 3.0 · 8.8 High EPSS 2.6% KEV · Not listed
Description
In the mxf_read_primer_pack function in libavformat/mxfdec.c in FFmpeg 3.3.3 -> 2.4, an integer signedness error might occur when a crafted file, which claims a large "item_num" field such as 0xffffffff, is provided. As a result, the variable "item_num" turns negative, bypassing the check for a large value.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-1654-1 libav security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-3996-1 ffmpeg security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2017-5679 In the mxf_read_primer_pack function in libavformat/mxfdec.c in FFmpeg 3.3.3 -> 2.4, an integer signedness error might occur when a crafted file, which claims a large "item_num" field such as 0xffffffff, is provided. As a result, the variable "item_num" turns negative, bypassing the check for a large value.
History

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 7:20 PM
Reserved
Sep 7, 2017, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Sep 7, 2017, 6:29 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:05 AM