CVE-2016-7562: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Dec 23 2016(Updated: )
The ff_draw_pc_font function in libavcodec/cga_data.c in FFmpeg before 3.1.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer overflow) via a crafted AVI file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| FFmpeg | <=3.1.3 |
Never miss a vulnerability like this again
Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.
Reference Links
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-7562?
CVE-2016-7562 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to a buffer overflow.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7562?
To fix CVE-2016-7562, upgrade FFmpeg to version 3.1.4 or later.
Which versions of FFmpeg are affected by CVE-2016-7562?
FFmpeg versions prior to 3.1.4, specifically up to and including 3.1.3, are affected by CVE-2016-7562.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2016-7562?
CVE-2016-7562 can be exploited through crafted AVI files that trigger a buffer overflow.
Is there any known mitigation for CVE-2016-7562?
The primary mitigation for CVE-2016-7562 is to update the software to the latest version.
- agent/type
- agent/references
- agent/author
- agent/severity
- agent/weakness
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/description
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/event
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/ffmpeg
- canonical/ffmpeg
- version/ffmpeg/3.1.3