CVE-2016-7970: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Mar 03 2017(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in the calc_coeff function in libass/ass_blur.c in libass before 0.13.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via unspecified vectors.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Fedora | =23 | |
| Fedora | =24 | |
| Fedora | =25 | |
| Libass 5 | <=0.13.3 |
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Reference Links
- 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/pull/240/commits/08e754612019ed84d1db0d1fc4f5798248decd75
- 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/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-7970?
CVE-2016-7970 has a severity level that can lead to denial of service attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7970?
To fix CVE-2016-7970, you should upgrade to libass version 0.13.4 or later.
What components are affected by CVE-2016-7970?
CVE-2016-7970 affects libass versions up to 0.13.3 and specific versions of Fedora operating systems.
Can CVE-2016-7970 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-7970 can be exploited remotely by attackers through unspecified vectors.
What is the impact of CVE-2016-7970?
The impact of CVE-2016-7970 is primarily denial of service, which may disrupt application availability.
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