Medium severity6.5NVD Advisory· Published Jul 30, 2019· Updated Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-14442

Description

In mpc8_read_header in libavformat/mpc8.c in Libav 12.3, an input file can result in an avio_seek infinite loop and hang, with 100% CPU consumption. Attackers could leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial of service via a crafted file.

Affected products

Libav/Libav2 versions
cpe:2.3:a:libav:libav:12.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:a:libav:libav:12.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- (no CPE)range: =12.3
Debian/linux
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Libav/Libavdescription

Patches

Vulnerability mechanics

References

bugzilla.libav.org/show_bug.cginvdExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/09/msg00000.htmlnvdMailing ListThird Party Advisory

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