# CVE-2017-9608: The dnxhd decoder in FFmpeg before 3.2.6, and 3.3.x before 3.3.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer derefere

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 GitHub repo listed by PoC-in-GitHub
- Published: 2017-12-27 · Updated: 2024-08-05

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The dnxhd decoder in FFmpeg before 3.2.6, and 3.3.x before 3.3.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via a crafted mov file.

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## References

- https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/0a709e2a10b8288a0cc383547924ecfe285cef89
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100348
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3957
- https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/611b35627488a8d0763e75c25ee0875c5b7987dd
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/08/15/8
- https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/31c1c0b46a7021802c3d1d18039fca30dba5a14e
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/08/14/1
- https://github.com/LaCinquette/practice-22-23

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