CVE-2017-17555 json
The swri_audio_convert function in audioconvert.c in FFmpeg libswresample through 3.0.101, as used in FFmpeg 3.4.1, aubio 0.4.6, and other…
published 2017-12-12 8 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also PYSEC-2017-77 , EUVD-2017-0015
- cvss
- 6.5
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.1%
- EPSS 1.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 64%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The swri_audio_convert function in audioconvert.c in FFmpeg libswresample through 3.0.101, as used in FFmpeg 3.4.1, aubio 0.4.6, and other products, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via a crafted audio file.
Patch / fix
- pypi aubio 0.4.7
- aubio Debian 14, Debian 13, Debian 12 0.4.6-1
debian advisories DEBIAN-CVE-2017-17555
- ffmpeg-4 openSUSE Tumbleweed 4.4-5.2
- ffmpeg-4 Package Hub 15 SP1, Package Hub 15, Package Hub 12 SP2 +1 more 4.2.1-bp151.5.3.1
- ffmpeg Package Hub 12 SP2 3.4.2-14.1
opensuse advisories openSUSE-SU-2024:10754-1openSUSE-SU-2020:0024-1openSUSE-SU-2018:0470-1openSUSE-SU-2018:0476-1
Exploit prediction
1.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 64% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 6.5 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P |
Affected packages
| ecosystem | package | affected | fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| pypi | aubio | <0.4.7 |
0.4.7 |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-476 NULL Pointer Dereference
References
-
lists.opensuse.org
/opensuse-security-announce/2020-01/msg00012.html
vendor-advisory, web
- github.com /IvanCql/vulnerability/blob/master/An%20NULL%20pointer%20dereference%28DoS%29%20Vulnerability%20was%20found%20
-
github.com
/IvanCql/vulnerability/blob/master/An%20NULL%20pointer%20dereference(DoS)%20Vulnerability%20was%20found%20in%2
web
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2017-17555
- NVD CVE-2017-17555
- OSV PYSEC-2017-77
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