CVE-2017-15186
CVE-2017-15186 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ffmpeg with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-415.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-415
- Affected product: Ffmpeg
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Double free vulnerability in FFmpeg 3.3.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted AVI file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-15186?
- Double free vulnerability in FFmpeg 3.3.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted AVI file.
- How severe is CVE-2017-15186?
- CVE-2017-15186 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-15186 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-15186?
- CVE-2017-15186 affects Ffmpeg. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-15186?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2017-15186 published?
- CVE-2017-15186 was published on 2017-10-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/10/20/4
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101518
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4049
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ffmpeg:ffmpeg:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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