CVE-2016-9825: Medium severity Libav Libav vulnerability
Published Mar 1, 2017
·Updated
libswscale/utils.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-2016-9825?
The severity of CVE-2016-9825 is categorized as a denial of service vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-9825?
To fix CVE-2016-9825, update libav to version 11.9 or later, which addresses this issue.
3
What causes the denial of service in CVE-2016-9825?
CVE-2016-9825 allows attackers to cause a denial of service by exploiting a left shift of a negative value in libav.
4
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2016-9825?
CVE-2016-9825 affects libav version 11.8 specifically.
5
Can CVE-2016-9825 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-9825 can be exploited by remote attackers to crash the application.