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CVE-2017-17670
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.
This record: live connection— last retrieved: 24 September 2026 at 05:08.
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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.
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack vector
NETWORK
Privileges required
NONE
User interaction
REQUIRED
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Probability of exploitation within 30 days
2.2%
Percentile
82e
Source: FIRST.org, updated on 23 September 2026.
The affected VLC component is deployed exclusively in fully isolated, air gapped environments with no internet connectivity and tightly controlled external sources. Exploitation of CVE 2017 17670 re-quires a user to open a specifically crafted MP4 file containing a type conversion error in the demuxer. Since the system only processes trusted media files—validated through internal procedures and se-cured media channels—the probability of exposure to hostile MP4 content is minimal. Therefore, the risk of successful exploitation is significantly mitigated by the restricted deployment context.
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IACS Radar assessment
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IACS Radar priority score
Based on CVSS 8.8, EPSS 2.2%, industrial relevance 55/100.
Combines CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, industrial relevance and exposure relevance — a complement to, not a replacement for, the individual scores below and above.
Conditions for exploitation
Operational impact & energy relevance
Possible loss of visibility of or control over the process upon successful exploitation.
Assessed as relevant to the energy sector based on: Vermeld in een officiële CISA ICS Advisory, wat directe relevantie voor industriële besturingssystemen bevestigt. Vendor "ABB" is a known supplier of equipment for the energy sector.
Recommended defensive measures
Industrial relevance score
Classification is provisional; manual verification by an OT security analyst is recommended.
Classified by IACS Radar-analysepijplijn (geautomatiseerd) on 24 September 2026.
IEC 62443 mapping
Automatic IACS Radar assessment based on the reported CWE weakness classification; not an official certification statement.