CVE-2015-8792: Buffer Overflow

Published Jan 29, 2016
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Updated

The KaxInternalBlock::ReadData function in libMatroska before 1.4.4 allows context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive information from process heap memory via crafted EBML lacing, which triggers an invalid memory access.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Matroska libMatroska<=1.4.3
openSUSE Leap=42.1
openSUSE openSUSE=13.1
openSUSE openSUSE=13.2

Event History

Jan 29, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-8792?

CVE-2015-8792 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to potential information disclosure from process heap memory.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-8792?

To fix CVE-2015-8792, upgrade to libMatroska version 1.4.4 or later, as this version addresses the vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2015-8792?

CVE-2015-8792 affects users of libMatroska versions prior to 1.4.4 and certain versions of openSUSE.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2015-8792 enable?

CVE-2015-8792 enables context-dependent attackers to access sensitive information through crafted EBML lacing.

5

Is CVE-2015-8792 related to memory access?

Yes, CVE-2015-8792 is related to invalid memory access which can lead to information leaks.

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