7.5
CWE
787
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-9808

First published: Fri Jan 13 2017(Updated: )

The FLIC decoder in GStreamer before 1.10.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write and crash) via a crafted series of skip and count pairs.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Moonlight<=1.10.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-9808?

    CVE-2016-9808 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-9808?

    To fix CVE-2016-9808, upgrade GStreamer to version 1.10.2 or later.

  • What causes the vulnerability in CVE-2016-9808?

    The vulnerability in CVE-2016-9808 is caused by an out-of-bounds write in the FLIC decoder.

  • Can CVE-2016-9808 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2016-9808 can be exploited by remote attackers through crafted data.

  • Which versions of GStreamer are affected by CVE-2016-9808?

    CVE-2016-9808 affects GStreamer versions prior to 1.10.2.

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