Vulnerability Description
The flx_decode_chunks function in gst/flx/gstflxdec.c in GStreamer before 1.10.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid memory read and crash) via a crafted FLIC file.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gstreamer | Gstreamer | <= 1.10.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2975.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0019.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0020.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/01/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/05/8Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95148Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=774859Issue Tracking
- https://cgit.freedesktop.org/gstreamer/gst-plugins-good/commit/?id=153a8ae752c90Issue TrackingPatch
- https://gstreamer.freedesktop.org/releases/1.10/#1.10.2Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201705-10
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2975.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0019.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0020.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/01/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/05/8Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-9807?
CVE-2016-9807 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The flx_decode_chunks function in gst/flx/gstflxdec.c in GStreamer before 1.10.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid memory read and crash) via a crafted FLIC file.
How severe is CVE-2016-9807?
CVE-2016-9807 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-2016-9807?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gstreamer Gstreamer.