CVE-2017-14225: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2017-14225: The av_color_primaries_name function in libavutil/pixdesc.c in FFmpeg 3.3.3 may return a NULL pointer depen...

The av_color_primaries_name function in libavutil/pixdesc.c in FFmpeg 3.3.3 may return a NULL pointer depending on a value contained in a file, but callers do not anticipate this, as demonstrated by the avcodec_string function in libavcodec/utils.c, leading to a NULL pointer dereference. (It is also conceivable that there is security relevance for a NULL pointer dereference in av_color_primaries_name calls within the ffprobe command-line program.)

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

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2017-14225 is a crash-class issue in FFmpeg 3.3.3. A specially shaped media file value can cause FFmpeg code to receive an unexpected NULL pointer, potentially terminating media analysis or processing. Exposure is most plausible where FFmpeg 3.3.3 or related vulnerable builds process untrusted media files, including services that inspect, transcode, or probe uploads. The provided affected-product metadata is not normalized. Treat this as a targeted stability risk for media-processing services, not a confirmed breach indicator. Prioritize remediation where untrusted user media can reach FFmpeg-backed systems. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems and containers that include FFmpeg or libav libraries.; Update FFmpeg to a vendor release containing the referenced fix.; For Debian systems, review and apply DSA-3996 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 9, 2017, 08:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/837cb4325b712ff1aab531bf41668933f61d75d2CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
https://lists.ffmpeg.org/pipermail/ffmpeg-devel/2017-August/215198.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC

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