Vulnerability Description
The gst_decode_chain_free_internal function in the flxdex decoder in gst-plugins-good in GStreamer before 1.10.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid memory read and crash) via an invalid file, which triggers an incorrect unref call.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gstreamer | Gstreamer | <= 1.10.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- 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/95163Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2060
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=774897Issue Tracking
- https://gstreamer.freedesktop.org/releases/1.10/#1.10.2Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201705-10
- 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/95163Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2060
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=774897Issue Tracking
- https://gstreamer.freedesktop.org/releases/1.10/#1.10.2Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201705-10
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-9810?
CVE-2016-9810 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The gst_decode_chain_free_internal function in the flxdex decoder in gst-plugins-good in GStreamer before 1.10.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid memory read and crash) vi...
How severe is CVE-2016-9810?
CVE-2016-9810 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-2016-9810?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gstreamer Gstreamer.