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).
Advisories
Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-1740-1 libav security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-3996-1 ffmpeg security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2017-5572 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).
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Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: mitre

Published:

Updated: 2024-08-05T19:13:41.672Z

Reserved: 2017-08-31T00:00:00

Link: CVE-2017-14058

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cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2017-08-31T15:29:00.450

Modified: 2025-04-20T01:37:25.860

Link: CVE-2017-14058

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