Vulnerability Description
The wrap_lines_smart function in ass_render.c in libass before 0.13.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via unspecified vectors, related to "0/3 line wrapping equalization."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Opensuse | Leap | 42.1 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.2 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 23 |
| Libass Project | Libass | <= 0.13.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-12/msg00068.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/05/2Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93358Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1381960Issue TrackingPatch
- https://github.com/libass/libass/commit/f4f48950788b91c6a30029cc28a240b834713ea7PatchVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/libass/libass/releases/tag/0.13.4PatchRelease NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201702-25PatchThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-12/msg00068.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/05/2Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93358Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1381960Issue TrackingPatch
- https://github.com/libass/libass/commit/f4f48950788b91c6a30029cc28a240b834713ea7PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-7969?
CVE-2016-7969 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The wrap_lines_smart function in ass_render.c in libass before 0.13.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via unspecified vectors, related to "0/3 line wrapping e...
How severe is CVE-2016-7969?
CVE-2016-7969 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-2016-7969?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Opensuse Leap, Opensuse Opensuse, Fedoraproject Fedora, Libass Project Libass.