CVE-2016-6832: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Feb 15 2017(Updated: )
Heap-based buffer overflow in the ff_audio_resample function in resample.c in libav before 11.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via vectors related to buffer resizing.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| libavutil | <=11.3 | |
| <=11.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/08/13/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/08/18/1
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/08/07/libav-heap-based-buffer-overflow-in-ff_audio_resample-resample-c/
- https://bugzilla.libav.org/show_bug.cgi?id=825
- https://git.libav.org/?p=libav.git;a=commit;h=0ac8ff618c5e6d878c547a8877e714ed728950ce
- https://git.libav.org/?p=libav.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=0ac8ff618c5e6d878c547a8877e714ed728950ce
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-6832?
CVE-2016-6832 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service by crashing affected applications.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6832?
To fix CVE-2016-6832, upgrade Libav to version 11.4 or later.
What causes the vulnerability in CVE-2016-6832?
The vulnerability in CVE-2016-6832 is caused by a heap-based buffer overflow in the ff_audio_resample function.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-6832?
CVE-2016-6832 affects versions of Libav prior to 11.4.
Can CVE-2016-6832 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-6832 can be exploited by remote attackers to cause a denial of service.
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