Is CVE-2017-17130 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2017-17130 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2017-17130 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2017-17130 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-17130?

CVE-2017-17130 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2017-17130

CWE-119Published: December 4, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The ff_free_picture_tables function in libavcodec/mpegpicture.c in Libav 12.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted file, related to vc1_decode_i_blocks_adv.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-17130 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.8.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-119): Buffer overflow vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service by corrupting adjacent memory.