The UpdateDataSize function in ebmlmaster.c in libebml2 through 2012-08-26 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assert fault) via a crafted mkv file.
                
            References
                    | Link | Resource | 
|---|---|
| http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/144902/mkvalidator-0.5.1-Denial-Of-Service.html | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry | 
| http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Nov/19 | Exploit Mailing List Third Party Advisory | 
| https://github.com/Matroska-Org/foundation-source/issues/24 | Exploit Third Party Advisory | 
| http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/144902/mkvalidator-0.5.1-Denial-Of-Service.html | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry | 
| http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Nov/19 | Exploit Mailing List Third Party Advisory | 
| https://github.com/Matroska-Org/foundation-source/issues/24 | Exploit Third Party Advisory | 
Configurations
                    Configuration 1 (hide)
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History
                    21 Nov 2024, 03:10
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added | 
|---|---|---|
| References | () http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/144902/mkvalidator-0.5.1-Denial-Of-Service.html - Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry | |
| References | () http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Nov/19 - Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory | |
| References | () https://github.com/Matroska-Org/foundation-source/issues/24 - Exploit, Third Party Advisory | 
Information
                Published : 2017-11-10 02:29
Updated : 2025-04-20 01:37
NVD link : CVE-2017-12801
Mitre link : CVE-2017-12801
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2017-12801
JSON object : View
Products Affected
                matroska
- libebml2
- mkvalidator
- mkclean
CWE
                
                    
                        
                        CWE-20
                        
            Improper Input Validation
