CVE-2017-14169: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2017-14169: In the mxf_read_primer_pack function in libavformat/mxfdec.c in FFmpeg 3.3.3 -> 2.4, an integer signedness...

In the mxf_read_primer_pack function in libavformat/mxfdec.c in FFmpeg 3.3.3 -> 2.4, an integer signedness error might occur when a crafted file, which claims a large "item_num" field such as 0xffffffff, is provided. As a result, the variable "item_num" turns negative, bypassing the check for a large value.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 5, 2024, 19:20 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2017-14169 is a FFmpeg/libav MXF media parsing flaw. A specially crafted MXF file can make a large item count become negative, bypassing a defensive size check. Business risk is concentrated in systems that process untrusted video or audio files, especially automated upload, transcoding, or media-analysis pipelines. Exposure is most likely where FFmpeg or libav parses MXF files supplied by users, partners, archives, or automated feeds. Systems that do not ingest MXF or untrusted media have lower practical exposure. The provided affected product metadata is incomplete, so inventory validation is necessary. Treat this as an inventory-driven remediation item. It is not KEV-listed in the provided bundle, but exposed media-processing services should be prioritized because crafted files can cross trust boundaries easily. Urgency is lower for systems that never parse untrusted MXF content. Mitigation focus: Identify FFmpeg and libav versions used in media-processing systems.; Update to vendor-fixed FFmpeg or distribution packages.; For Debian systems, follow DSA-3996 and DLA 1654-1 guidance..

Prepared: Jun 12, 2026, 21:19 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Sep 7, 2017, 06:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/9d00fb9d70ee8c0cc7002b89318c5be00f1bbdadCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
[debian-lts-announce] 20190206 [SECURITY] [DLA 1654-1] libav security updateCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/a4e85b2e1c8d5b4bf0091157bbdeb0e457fb7b8fCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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