Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the decode_block function in libavcodec/exr.c in FFmpeg before 3.1.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via vectors involving tile positions.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ffmpeg | Ffmpeg | <= 3.1.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.videolan.org/gitweb.cgi/ffmpeg.git/?a=commit%3Bh=79f52a0dbd484aad111e
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/138618/ffmpeg-3.1.2-Heap-Overflow.htmlThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/539368/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92664Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92790
- https://www.ffmpeg.org/security.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://git.videolan.org/gitweb.cgi/ffmpeg.git/?a=commit%3Bh=79f52a0dbd484aad111e
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/138618/ffmpeg-3.1.2-Heap-Overflow.htmlThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/539368/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92664Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92790
- https://www.ffmpeg.org/security.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-6920?
CVE-2016-6920 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Heap-based buffer overflow in the decode_block function in libavcodec/exr.c in FFmpeg before 3.1.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via vectors involving tile p...
How severe is CVE-2016-6920?
CVE-2016-6920 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-6920?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ffmpeg Ffmpeg.