MEDIUM
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)
Published Aug 31, 2017
6.5
MEDIUMCVSS 3.0
EPSS 2.17%
Description
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).
Affected products
Remediation
No remediation recorded yet.
Metrics
No CVSS v4.0 score for this CVE.
No CVSS v3.1 score for this CVE.
6.5 MEDIUM NVD
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Attack Vector Network
Attack Complexity Low
Privileges Required None
User Interaction Required
Scope Unchanged
Confidentiality Impact None
Integrity Impact None
Availability Impact High
4.3 MEDIUM NVD
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Access Vector Network
Access Complexity Medium
Authentication None
Confidentiality Impact None
Integrity Impact None
Availability Impact Partial
This CVE is not in the KEV list.
No CISA SSVC assessment for this CVE yet.
2.17% 0.02172
Estimated probability of exploitation in the wild in the next 30 days (FIRST EPSS). As of Oct 3, 2026.
EPSS probability 0.02172
Score over time
2021–2026- EPSS v1
- EPSS v5
- EPSS v2
- EPSS v3
- EPSS v4
Percentile over time
- EPSS v1
- EPSS v5
- EPSS v2
- EPSS v3
- EPSS v4
Table of values (11 key points)
Flat stretches are collapsed; showing up to 120 newest points.
| Date | Score | Percentile | Model |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2026 | 2.17% (0.02172) | 81.66th | v5 (v2026.06.15) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | 2.17% (0.02172) | 79.87th | v5 (v2026.06.15) |
| Mar 17, 2025 | 0.69% (0.00695) | 70.21th | v4 (v2025.03.14) |
| Dec 12, 2024 | 0.60% (0.00600) | 79.18th | v3 (v2023.03.01) |
| Feb 8, 2024 | 0.60% (0.00600) | 77.78th | v3 (v2023.03.01) |
| Sep 3, 2023 | 0.60% (0.00600) | 75.74th | v3 (v2023.03.01) |
| Mar 7, 2023 | 0.42% (0.00424) | 70.29th | v3 (v2023.03.01) |
| Mar 6, 2023 | 1.21% (0.01213) | 66.61th | v2 (v2022.01.01) |
| Feb 4, 2022 | 1.21% (0.01213) | 40.54th | v2 (v2022.01.01) |
| Feb 3, 2022 | 1.94% (0.01943) | 48.45th | v5 (v2026.06.15) |
| Apr 14, 2021 | 1.94% (0.01943) | 0.00th | v1 |
Weaknesses (1)
References (5)
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3996 vendor-advisoryx_refsource_DEBIAN
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100629 vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
- https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/7ba100d3e6e8b1e5d5342feb960a7f081d6e15af x_refsource_MISC
- https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/7ec414892ddcad88313848494b6fc5f437c9ca4a x_refsource_CONFIRMPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/03/msg00041.html mailing-listx_refsource_MLIST
| Link | Providers | Tags |
|---|---|---|
| http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3996 | vendor-advisoryx_refsource_DEBIAN | |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100629 | vdb-entryx_refsource_BID | |
| https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/7ba100d3e6e8b1e5d5342feb960a7f081d6e15af | x_refsource_MISC | |
| https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/7ec414892ddcad88313848494b6fc5f437c9ca4a | x_refsource_CONFIRMPatchThird Party Advisory | |
| https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/03/msg00041.html | mailing-listx_refsource_MLIST |
Change history (0)
No recorded changes yet.
Sources
CVE.org / MITRE
Status PUBLISHED
Assigner mitre
Published Aug 31, 2017
Updated Aug 5, 2024
Reserved Aug 31, 2017
Link CVE-2017-14058
CISA Vulnrichment
Updated n/a