PT-2017-3908 · Freeware+1 · Faad2+1
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Published
2017-06-27
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Updated
2023-04-05
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CVE-2017-9256
CVSS v2.0
7.1
High
| Vector | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Freeware Advanced Audio Decoder 2 (FAAD2) version 2.7
Description
The issue is related to the
mp4ff read stco function, which can lead to a denial of service due to excessive CPU consumption caused by a large loop. This can be triggered by a remote attacker using a specially crafted mp4 file.Recommendations
For version 2.7, consider disabling the
mp4ff read stco function as a temporary workaround until a patch is available. Restrict access to mp4 files from untrusted sources to minimize the risk of exploitation.Exploit
Fix
DoS
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Weakness Enumeration
Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Alt Linux
Faad2