# CVE-2017-9128: The quicktime\_video\_width function in lqt\_quicktime.c in libquicktime 1.2.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2017-06-12 · Updated: 2024-08-05

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The quicktime_video_width function in lqt_quicktime.c in libquicktime 1.2.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read and application crash) via a crafted mp4 file.

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## Related

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## References

- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42148/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4545-1/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42148

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