CVE-2016-5115 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

The avcodec_decode_audio4 function in libavcodec in libavformat 57.34.103, as used in MPlayer, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted mp3 file.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Libavformat Project	Libavformat	57.34.103

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-125

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/29/4Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
https://trac.mplayerhq.hu/ticket/2298Issue Tracking
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/29/4Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
https://trac.mplayerhq.hu/ticket/2298Issue Tracking

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-5115?

CVE-2016-5115 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The avcodec_decode_audio4 function in libavcodec in libavformat 57.34.103, as used in MPlayer, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted mp3 file.

How severe is CVE-2016-5115?

CVE-2016-5115 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-5115?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libavformat Project Libavformat.