CVE-2016-9445: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Jan 23 2017(Updated: )
Integer overflow in the vmnc decoder in the gstreamer allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via large width and height values, which triggers a buffer overflow.
Credit: meissner@suse.de
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GStreamer | =1.10.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2974.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0018.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0021.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/18/12
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/18/13
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94421
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=774533
- https://cgit.freedesktop.org/gstreamer/gst-plugins-bad/commit/gst/vmnc/vmncdec.c?id=4cb1bcf1422bbcd79c0f683edb7ee85e3f7a31fe
- https://scarybeastsecurity.blogspot.de/2016/11/0day-poc-risky-design-decisions-in.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201705-10
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-9445?
CVE-2016-9445 has a severity rating that indicates a potential for denial of service due to an integer overflow vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9445?
To fix CVE-2016-9445, update GStreamer to a version later than 1.10.0 that addresses this vulnerability.
What types of attacks can be executed using CVE-2016-9445?
CVE-2016-9445 can be exploited by remote attackers to cause a denial of service through crashing the GStreamer application.
Where is CVE-2016-9445 typically found?
CVE-2016-9445 is typically found in the GStreamer software, specifically versions around 1.10.0.
What components of GStreamer are affected by CVE-2016-9445?
CVE-2016-9445 affects the vmnc decoder component of GStreamer.
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