CVE-2016-9820: Medium severity Libav Libav vulnerability
Published Mar 1, 2017
·Updated
libavcodec/mpegvideomotion.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-2016-9820?
CVE-2016-9820 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can result in crashes.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-9820?
To fix CVE-2016-9820, you should update to a version of Libav that has addressed this vulnerability.
3
What causes CVE-2016-9820?
CVE-2016-9820 is caused by left shifting a negative value in the libavcodec/mpegvideo_motion.c file.
4
Who is affected by CVE-2016-9820?
Users of Libav version 11.8 are affected by CVE-2016-9820.
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Can CVE-2016-9820 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-9820 can be exploited by remote attackers to cause a denial of service.