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Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop')

CVE-2017-13313

Medium
6.5/10

Summary

In ElementaryStreamQueue::dequeueAccessUnitMPEG4Video of ESQueue.cpp, there is a possible infinite loop leading to resource exhaustion due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to remote denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

  • LOW
  • NETWORK
  • NONE
  • UNCHANGED
  • REQUIRED
  • NONE
  • NONE
  • HIGH

CWE-835 - Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition

Loops with multiple exits and flags detract from the quality of an application. They tend to make control structures difficult to understand, and introduce the risk of non-termination and other structural problems. The vulnerability “loop with unreachable exit condition” enables attackers to exploit this flaw, leading to denial of service.

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  • Published