CVE-2016-9813: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Fri Jan 13 2017(Updated: )
The _parse_pat function in the mpegts parser in GStreamer before 1.10.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and crash) via a crafted file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Moonlight | <=1.10.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0021.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3818
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/01/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/05/8
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95158
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=775120
- https://gstreamer.freedesktop.org/releases/1.10/#1.10.2
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201705-10
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42162/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-9813?
CVE-2016-9813 has a severity level that can lead to denial of service due to a NULL pointer dereference.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9813?
To fix CVE-2016-9813, upgrade GStreamer to version 1.10.2 or later.
Which versions of GStreamer are affected by CVE-2016-9813?
GStreamer versions before 1.10.2, specifically up to and including 1.10.1, are affected by CVE-2016-9813.
What kind of attack does CVE-2016-9813 enable?
CVE-2016-9813 allows remote attackers to conduct denial of service attacks against systems using the affected GStreamer versions.
Is CVE-2016-9813 a critical vulnerability?
While CVE-2016-9813 is not categorized as critical, it can still result in significant service disruption.
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