CVE-2016-2330: Buffer Overflow
Published Feb 12, 2016
·Updated
libavcodec/gif.c in FFmpeg before 2.8.6 does not properly calculate a buffer size, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds array access) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted .tga file, related to the gifimagewriteimage, gifencodeinit, and gifencodeclose functions.
Affected Software
2 affected components
FFmpeg FFmpeg<=2.8.5
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=12.04
Remediation
Event History
Feb 12, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via OSV·05:59 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-2330?
CVE-2016-2330 has been classified with a moderate severity level due to its potential for causing denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-2330?
To fix CVE-2016-2330, upgrade FFmpeg to version 2.8.6 or later.
3
Which versions of FFmpeg are affected by CVE-2016-2330?
FFmpeg versions prior to 2.8.6 are affected by CVE-2016-2330.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2016-2330 enable?
CVE-2016-2330 allows remote attackers to exploit out-of-bounds array access via a crafted .tga file.
5
On which platforms does CVE-2016-2330 impact users?
CVE-2016-2330 impacts users of FFmpeg on various platforms, including Ubuntu Linux 12.04.