Vulnerability Description
Integer overflow in libavcodec/mpegvideo_parser.c in libav 11.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted 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
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libav | Libav | 11.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3833
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94732
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/12/01/libav-multiple-crashes-from-the-undefineExploitThird Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3833
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94732
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/12/01/libav-multiple-crashes-from-the-undefineExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-9821?
CVE-2016-9821 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). Integer overflow in libavcodec/mpegvideo_parser.c in libav 11.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted file.
How severe is CVE-2016-9821?
CVE-2016-9821 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-2016-9821?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libav Libav.