CVE-2016-9826: Medium severity Libav Libav vulnerability
Published Mar 1, 2017
·Updated
libavcodec/ituh263dec.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-2016-9826?
CVE-2016-9826 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-9826?
To fix CVE-2016-9826, update Libav to a version higher than 11.8.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2016-9826?
Libav version 11.8 is affected by CVE-2016-9826.
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What type of attack does CVE-2016-9826 enable?
CVE-2016-9826 enables remote attackers to cause a denial of service.
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What causes the vulnerability CVE-2016-9826?
CVE-2016-9826 is caused by a left shift of a negative value in libavcodec's ituh263dec.c.