Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the flx_decode_delta_fli function in gst/flx/gstflxdec.c in the FLIC decoder in GStreamer before 1.10.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) by providing a 'skip count' that goes beyond initialized buffer.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gstreamer | Gstreamer | <= 1.10.1 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Hpc Node | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 6.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2975.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0019.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0020.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3723Third Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3724Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/24/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94499Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=774834Issue Tracking
- https://gstreamer.freedesktop.org/releases/1.10/#1.10.2Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://scarybeastsecurity.blogspot.com/2016/11/0day-exploit-advancing-exploitatExploitTechnical Description
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201705-10
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2975.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0019.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0020.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3723Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-9635?
CVE-2016-9635 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Heap-based buffer overflow in the flx_decode_delta_fli function in gst/flx/gstflxdec.c in the FLIC decoder in GStreamer before 1.10.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denia...
How severe is CVE-2016-9635?
CVE-2016-9635 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-9635?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gstreamer Gstreamer, Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop, Redhat Enterprise Linux Hpc Node, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server, Redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation.