How severe is CVE-2017-9222?

CVE-2017-9222 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-9222 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-9222?

CVE-2017-9222 affects Audiocoding Freeware Advanced Audio Decoder 2. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-9222?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-9222 published?

CVE-2017-9222 was published on 2017-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-9222

CVE-2017-9222 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Audiocoding Freeware Advanced Audio Decoder 2 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-835.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 7.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-835
Affected product: Audiocoding Freeware Advanced Audio Decoder 2
Published: 2017-06-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The mp4ff_parse_tag function in common/mp4ff/mp4meta.c in Freeware Advanced Audio Decoder 2 (FAAD2) 2.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU consumption) via a crafted mp4 file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-9222?: The mp4ff_parse_tag function in common/mp4ff/mp4meta.c in Freeware Advanced Audio Decoder 2 (FAAD2) 2.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU consumption) via a crafted mp4 file.
How severe is CVE-2017-9222?: CVE-2017-9222 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-9222 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-9222?: CVE-2017-9222 affects Audiocoding Freeware Advanced Audio Decoder 2. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9222?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-9222 published?: CVE-2017-9222 was published on 2017-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Jun/32

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:audiocoding:freeware_advanced_audio_decoder_2:2.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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