Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the aac_sync function in aac_parser.c in Libav before 11.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted 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
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libav | Libav | <= 11.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/10/5Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92902Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/08/20/libav-stack-based-buffer-overflow-in-aacPatchThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://git.libav.org/?p=libav.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=fb1473080223a634b8ac2cca48a632
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/10/5Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92902Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/08/20/libav-stack-based-buffer-overflow-in-aacPatchThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://git.libav.org/?p=libav.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=fb1473080223a634b8ac2cca48a632
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-7393?
CVE-2016-7393 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). Stack-based buffer overflow in the aac_sync function in aac_parser.c in Libav before 11.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted file.
How severe is CVE-2016-7393?
CVE-2016-7393 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-2016-7393?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libav Libav.