CVE-2016-9819: Medium severity Libav Libav vulnerability
Published Mar 1, 2017
·Updated
libavcodec/mpegvideo.c in libav 11.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via vectors involving left shift of a negative value.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Libav Libav=11.8
Event History
Mar 1, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:59 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-9819?
CVE-2016-9819 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-9819?
To fix CVE-2016-9819, you should update to a newer version of Libav that addresses this vulnerability.
3
What type of attack does CVE-2016-9819 facilitate?
CVE-2016-9819 facilitates a denial of service attack that can crash the application.
4
Which versions of Libav are affected by CVE-2016-9819?
CVE-2016-9819 affects Libav version 11.8.
5
Can CVE-2016-9819 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-9819 can be exploited remotely by attackers.