CVE-2016-7969
First published: Wed Oct 05 2016(Updated: )
Libass released a new 0.13.4 version which fixes multiple issues. <a href="https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-7971">CVE-2016-7971</a> remains unfixed for now. <a href="https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-7969">CVE-2016-7969</a> upstream patch: <a href="https://github.com/libass/libass/pull/240/commits/b72b283b936a600c730e00875d7d067bded3fc26">https://github.com/libass/libass/pull/240/commits/b72b283b936a600c730e00875d7d067bded3fc26</a> <a href="https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-7970">CVE-2016-7970</a> upstream patch: <a href="https://github.com/libass/libass/pull/240/commits/08e754612019ed84d1db0d1fc4f5798248decd75">https://github.com/libass/libass/pull/240/commits/08e754612019ed84d1db0d1fc4f5798248decd75</a> <a href="https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-7972">CVE-2016-7972</a> upstream patch: <a href="https://github.com/libass/libass/pull/240/commits/aa54e0b59200a994d50a346b5d7ac818ebcf2d4b">https://github.com/libass/libass/pull/240/commits/aa54e0b59200a994d50a346b5d7ac818ebcf2d4b</a> External References: <a href="https://github.com/libass/libass/releases/tag/0.13.4">https://github.com/libass/libass/releases/tag/0.13.4</a>
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/libass | <0.13.4 | 0.13.4 |
| SUSE Linux | =42.1 | |
| SUSE Linux | =13.2 | |
| Fedora | =23 | |
| Fedora | =24 | |
| Fedora | =25 | |
| Libass 5 | <=0.13.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-12/msg00068.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/05/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93358
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1381960
- https://github.com/libass/libass/commit/f4f48950788b91c6a30029cc28a240b834713ea7
- https://github.com/libass/libass/releases/tag/0.13.4
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/KW6DNERYHPI5Y6SQYU3XKTVSCOWMIHUC/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/R7JJ2SGVOX6UQQIRMVC3QACJLKHE2PYN/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/VUOUOK3VULMMZTNSCRFCNPDAPDWAVK7X/
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201702-25
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/KW6DNERYHPI5Y6SQYU3XKTVSCOWMIHUC/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/VUOUOK3VULMMZTNSCRFCNPDAPDWAVK7X/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/R7JJ2SGVOX6UQQIRMVC3QACJLKHE2PYN/
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-7971
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-7969
- https://github.com/libass/libass/pull/240/commits/b72b283b936a600c730e00875d7d067bded3fc26
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-7970
- https://github.com/libass/libass/pull/240/commits/08e754612019ed84d1db0d1fc4f5798248decd75
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-7972
- https://github.com/libass/libass/pull/240/commits/aa54e0b59200a994d50a346b5d7ac818ebcf2d4b
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1381961
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1381962
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-7969?
CVE-2016-7969 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability that affects multiple versions of libass.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7969?
To fix CVE-2016-7969, upgrade to libass version 0.13.4 or later.
Which versions of software are affected by CVE-2016-7969?
CVE-2016-7969 affects libass versions up to and including 0.13.3 on systems such as Fedora 23, 24, 25, and openSUSE 13.2 and 42.1.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2016-7969?
Yes, a patch for CVE-2016-7969 is included in libass version 0.13.4.
What are the related security issues for CVE-2016-7969?
CVE-2016-7971 is a related issue that remains unfixed at this time.
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