CVE-2016-9636: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Jan 27 2017(Updated: )
Heap-based buffer overflow in the flx_decode_delta_fli function in gst/flx/gstflxdec.c in the FLIC decoder in GStreamer before 1.10.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) by providing a 'write count' that goes beyond the initialized buffer.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GStreamer | <=1.10.1 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation | =6.0 | |
| Debian Linux | =8.0 | |
| <=1.10.1 | ||
| =6.0 | ||
| =6.0 | ||
| =6.0 | ||
| =6.0 | ||
| =8.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2975.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0019.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0020.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3723
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3724
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/24/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94499
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=774834
- https://gstreamer.freedesktop.org/releases/1.10/#1.10.2
- https://scarybeastsecurity.blogspot.com/2016/11/0day-exploit-advancing-exploitation.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201705-10
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-9636?
CVE-2016-9636 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9636?
To fix CVE-2016-9636, upgrade GStreamer to version 1.10.2 or later.
Which versions of GStreamer are affected by CVE-2016-9636?
GStreamer versions prior to 1.10.2 are affected by CVE-2016-9636.
What platforms are vulnerable to CVE-2016-9636?
CVE-2016-9636 affects several platforms including Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.0 and Debian GNU/Linux 8.0.
What is the impact of CVE-2016-9636?
The impact of CVE-2016-9636 includes remote code execution and application crashes when exploited.
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