CVE-2016-7972
First published: Fri Mar 03 2017(Updated: )
The check_allocations function in libass/ass_shaper.c in libass before 0.13.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory allocation failure) via unspecified vectors.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| openSUSE | =42.1 | |
| openSUSE | =13.2 | |
| Fedora | =23 | |
| Fedora | =24 | |
| Fedora | =25 | |
| libass | <=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/pull/240/commits/aa54e0b59200a994d50a346b5d7ac818ebcf2d4b
- 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-2016-7972?
CVE-2016-7972 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to memory allocation failure.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7972?
To fix CVE-2016-7972, update libass to version 0.13.4 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2016-7972?
CVE-2016-7972 affects libass versions up to 0.13.3 and specific versions of openSUSE and Fedora.
What impact does CVE-2016-7972 have on systems?
CVE-2016-7972 can cause applications to crash or become unresponsive, leading to denial of service.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-7972?
There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2016-7972, the recommended action is to update the software.
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