CVE-2016-10198
First published: Mon Feb 06 2017(Updated: )
The gst_aac_parse_sink_setcaps function in gst/audioparsers/gstaacparse.c in gst-plugins-good in GStreamer before 1.10.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid memory read and crash) via a crafted audio file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/gstreamer1-plugins-good | <1.10.3 | 1.10.3 |
| GStreamer | <=1.10.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3820
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/01/7
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/02/9
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96001
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2060
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=775450
- https://gstreamer.freedesktop.org/releases/1.10/#1.10.3
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/05/msg00029.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201705-10
- https://github.com/GStreamer/gst-plugins-good/commit/87a2c140ca54c5128093377e9b25a5c24b346727
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2017/q1/284
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1419558
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-10198?
CVE-2016-10198 has a severity level that allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service through invalid memory read.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10198?
To fix CVE-2016-10198, upgrade GStreamer to version 1.10.3 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2016-10198?
CVE-2016-10198 affects GStreamer versions before 1.10.3, specifically the gstreamer1-plugins-good package.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-10198?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2016-10198; patching to a newer version is recommended.
What kind of attack does CVE-2016-10198 enable?
CVE-2016-10198 allows attackers to execute a denial of service attack by exploiting crafted audio files.
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