Description
In FFmpeg 2.4 and 3.3.3, the read_data function in libavformat/hls.c does not restrict reload attempts for an insufficient list, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop).
Metrics
CVSS 3.0 6.5/10
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3996
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100629
- https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/7ba100d3e6e8b1e5d5342feb960a7f081d6e15af
- https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/7ec414892ddcad88313848494b6fc5f437c9ca4aPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/03/msg00041.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3996
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100629
- https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/7ba100d3e6e8b1e5d5342feb960a7f081d6e15af
- https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/7ec414892ddcad88313848494b6fc5f437c9ca4aPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/03/msg00041.html
Timeline
- Published
- Aug 31, 2017
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified