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MEDIUM · 5.5

CVE-2016-9561

The che_configure function in libavcodec/aacdec_template.c in FFmpeg before 3.2.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (allocation of huge memory, and being killed by the OS) via a cra...

Vulnerability Description

The che_configure function in libavcodec/aacdec_template.c in FFmpeg before 3.2.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (allocation of huge memory, and being killed by the OS) via a crafted MOV 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

VendorProductVersions
FfmpegFfmpeg<= 3.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-399

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-9561?

CVE-2016-9561 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The che_configure function in libavcodec/aacdec_template.c in FFmpeg before 3.2.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (allocation of huge memory, and being killed by the OS) via a cra...

How severe is CVE-2016-9561?

CVE-2016-9561 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-2016-9561?

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