CVE-2016-9808
UnknownEPSS 5.10%
Last modified
CVE-2016-9808 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The FLIC decoder in GStreamer before 1.10.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write and crash) via a crafted series of skip and count pairs.. EPSS estimates a 5.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The FLIC decoder in GStreamer before 1.10.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write and crash) via a crafted series of skip and count pairs.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gstreamer | Gstreamer | <= 1.10.1 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/01/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/05/8Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95446Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://gstreamer.freedesktop.org/releases/1.10/#1.10.2Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://scarybeastsecurity.blogspot.com/2016/11/0day-poc-incorrect-fix-for-gstreamer.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/01/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/05/8Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95446Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://gstreamer.freedesktop.org/releases/1.10/#1.10.2Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://scarybeastsecurity.blogspot.com/2016/11/0day-poc-incorrect-fix-for-gstreamer.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-9808?
The FLIC decoder in GStreamer before 1.10.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write and crash) via a crafted series of skip and count pairs.
How severe is CVE-2016-9808?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-9808 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9808?
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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