Is CVE-2017-17670 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2017-17670 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2017-17670 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2017-17670 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-17670?

CVE-2017-17670 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2017-17670

CWE-416Published: December 15, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

In VideoLAN VLC media player through 2.2.8, there is a type conversion vulnerability in modules/demux/mp4/libmp4.c in the MP4 demux module leading to a invalid free, because the type of a box may be changed between a read operation and a free operation.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-17670 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-416): Use-after-free vulnerabilities involve accessing memory after it has been freed, often enabling arbitrary code execution.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges Req.None

User InteractionRequired

ScopeUnchanged

Impact

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

Debian1 product(s)

debian linux

videolan1 product(s)

vlc media player

Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time

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Security advisories & exploits

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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/12/15/1

ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102214

ADVISORYhttp://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040938

ADVISORYhttps://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4203

ADVISORYhttp://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/12/15/1

ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102214

ADVISORYhttp://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040938

ADVISORYhttps://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4203

News & Research Mentioning CVE-2017-17670

ABB Ability Camera Connect

CISA Alerts· May 26, 2026

View CSAF Summary ABB is aware of public reports of vulnerabilities in a 3rd party component VLC media player Version 2.2.4 which was delivered together with the installation package of Camera Connect Version 1.5.0.14 and below. An update is available that resolves a privately reported outdated 3rd party component with vulnerabilities in the product versions listed as affected in this advisory. An attacker who successfully exploited any of these vulnerabilities in the 3rd party component could potentially compromise the system in different ways. The following versions of ABB Ability Camera Connect are affected: Ability Camera Connect vers:intdot/<=1.5.0.14, 1.5.0.15 CVSS Vendor Equipment Vulnerabilities v3 9.8 ABB ABB Ability Camera Connect Heap-base [xlite_meta score:73 src:CISA Alerts xlite_fp:cb2322dae913e0f028a6207677f6d89816cfbf5c2d1e4136a4b95ad99d56df16]