CVE-2016-6881 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Q: What is CVE-2016-6881?

CVE-2016-6881 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The zlib_refill function in libavformat/swfdec.c in FFmpeg before 3.1.3 allows remote attackers to cause an infinite loop denial of service via a crafted SWF file.

Q: How severe is CVE-2016-6881?

CVE-2016-6881 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2016-6881?

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

Vulnerability Description

The zlib_refill function in libavformat/swfdec.c in FFmpeg before 3.1.3 allows remote attackers to cause an infinite loop denial of service via a crafted SWF 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
Ffmpeg	Ffmpeg	<= 3.1.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-399

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/26/6Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93163
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/26/6Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93163

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-6881?

CVE-2016-6881 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The zlib_refill function in libavformat/swfdec.c in FFmpeg before 3.1.3 allows remote attackers to cause an infinite loop denial of service via a crafted SWF file.

How severe is CVE-2016-6881?

CVE-2016-6881 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-2016-6881?

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