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The quicktime_read_moov function in moov.c in...

High severity Unreviewed Published May 13, 2022 to the GitHub Advisory Database • Updated Apr 20, 2025

Package

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Affected versions

Unknown

Patched versions

Unknown

Description

The quicktime_read_moov function in moov.c in libquicktime 1.2.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU consumption) via a crafted mp4 file.

References

Published by the National Vulnerability Database Jun 12, 2017
Published to the GitHub Advisory Database May 13, 2022
Last updated Apr 20, 2025

Severity

High

EPSS score

Exploit Prediction Scoring System (EPSS)

This score estimates the probability of this vulnerability being exploited within the next 30 days. Data provided by FIRST.
(91st percentile)

Weaknesses

Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop')

The product contains an iteration or loop with an exit condition that cannot be reached, i.e., an infinite loop. Learn more on MITRE.

CVE ID

CVE-2017-9122

GHSA ID

GHSA-vwgq-pv2q-rw8c

Source code

No known source code

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