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CVE-2016-1897

UnknownEPSS 14.62%

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CVE-2016-1897 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. FFmpeg 2.x allows remote attackers to conduct cross-origin attacks and read arbitrary files by using the concat protocol in an HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) M3U8 file, leading to an external HTTP request in which the URL string contains the first line of a local file.. EPSS estimates a 14.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

FFmpeg 2.x allows remote attackers to conduct cross-origin attacks and read arbitrary files by using the concat protocol in an HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) M3U8 file, leading to an external HTTP request in which the URL string contains the first line of a local file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
14.62%

96.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
FfmpegFfmpeg2.0
FfmpegFfmpeg2.0.1
FfmpegFfmpeg2.0.2
FfmpegFfmpeg2.0.3
FfmpegFfmpeg2.0.4
FfmpegFfmpeg2.0.5
FfmpegFfmpeg2.0.6
FfmpegFfmpeg2.0.7
FfmpegFfmpeg2.1
FfmpegFfmpeg2.1.1
FfmpegFfmpeg2.1.2
FfmpegFfmpeg2.1.3
FfmpegFfmpeg2.1.4
FfmpegFfmpeg2.1.5
FfmpegFfmpeg2.1.6
FfmpegFfmpeg2.1.7
FfmpegFfmpeg2.1.8
FfmpegFfmpeg2.2
FfmpegFfmpeg2.2.1
FfmpegFfmpeg2.2.2
FfmpegFfmpeg2.2.3
FfmpegFfmpeg2.2.4
FfmpegFfmpeg2.2.5
FfmpegFfmpeg2.2.6
FfmpegFfmpeg2.2.7
FfmpegFfmpeg2.2.8
FfmpegFfmpeg2.2.9
FfmpegFfmpeg2.2.10
FfmpegFfmpeg2.2.11
FfmpegFfmpeg2.2.12
FfmpegFfmpeg2.2.13
FfmpegFfmpeg2.2.14
FfmpegFfmpeg2.2.15
FfmpegFfmpeg2.2.16
FfmpegFfmpeg2.3
FfmpegFfmpeg2.3.1
FfmpegFfmpeg2.3.2
FfmpegFfmpeg2.3.3
FfmpegFfmpeg2.3.4
FfmpegFfmpeg2.3.5
FfmpegFfmpeg2.3.6
FfmpegFfmpeg2.4
FfmpegFfmpeg2.4.1
FfmpegFfmpeg2.4.2
FfmpegFfmpeg2.4.3
FfmpegFfmpeg2.4.4
FfmpegFfmpeg2.4.5
FfmpegFfmpeg2.4.6
FfmpegFfmpeg2.4.7
FfmpegFfmpeg2.4.8

Showing 50 of 83 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-1897?
FFmpeg 2.x allows remote attackers to conduct cross-origin attacks and read arbitrary files by using the concat protocol in an HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) M3U8 file, leading to an external HTTP request in which the URL string contains the first line of a local file.
How severe is CVE-2016-1897?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-1897 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 14.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1897?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST