CVE-2016-9808: High severity GStreamer GStreamer vulnerability

Published Jan 13, 2017
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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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
GStreamer GStreamer<=1.10.1

Event History

Jan 13, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:59 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-9808?

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

3

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.

4

Can CVE-2016-9808 be exploited remotely?

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

5

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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