SB2017120761 - Double free error in ffmpeg (Alpine package)
Published: December 7, 2017
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017120761
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Double free error (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-15186)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to double free error when processing malicious input. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted AVI file, trick the victim into opening it and cause the service to crash.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in denial of service.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.