CVE-2016-9810

Name: CVE-2016-9810
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-01-13T16:59:01.23+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.37%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-9810 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The gst_decode_chain_free_internal function in the flxdex decoder in gst-plugins-good in GStreamer before 1.10.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid memory read and crash) via an invalid file, which triggers an incorrect unref call.. EPSS estimates a 2.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The gst_decode_chain_free_internal function in the flxdex decoder in gst-plugins-good in GStreamer before 1.10.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid memory read and crash) via an invalid file, which triggers an incorrect unref call.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.37%

81.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

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/95163Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2060
https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=774897Issue Tracking
https://gstreamer.freedesktop.org/releases/1.10/#1.10.2Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201705-10
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/95163Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2060
https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=774897Issue Tracking
https://gstreamer.freedesktop.org/releases/1.10/#1.10.2Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201705-10

Timeline

Published: Jan 13, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-9810?

How severe is CVE-2016-9810?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-9810 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9810?

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