CVE-2016-7972
UnknownEPSS 5.19%
Last modified
CVE-2016-7972 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The check_allocations function in libass/ass_shaper.c in libass before 0.13.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory allocation failure) via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 5.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The check_allocations function in libass/ass_shaper.c in libass before 0.13.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory allocation failure) via unspecified vectors.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Opensuse | Leap | 42.1 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.2 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 23 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 24 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 25 |
| Libass Project | Libass | <= 0.13.3 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-12/msg00068.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/05/2Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93358Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1381960Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://github.com/libass/libass/pull/240/commits/aa54e0b59200a994d50a346b5d7ac818ebcf2d4bIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/libass/libass/releases/tag/0.13.4Patch, Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201702-25Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-12/msg00068.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/05/2Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93358Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1381960Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://github.com/libass/libass/pull/240/commits/aa54e0b59200a994d50a346b5d7ac818ebcf2d4bIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/libass/libass/releases/tag/0.13.4Patch, Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201702-25Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-7972?
The check_allocations function in libass/ass_shaper.c in libass before 0.13.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory allocation failure) via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2016-7972?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-7972 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7972?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2016-7972?
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