CVE-2016-7393

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the aac_sync function in aac_parser.c in Libav before 11.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted file.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.28%
Third-Party Advisory openwall.com Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory gentoo.org
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://git.libav.org/?p=libav.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=fb1473080223a634b8ac2cca48a632d037a0a69d
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/10/5 mailing list third party advisory patch
https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/08/20/libav-stack-based-buffer-overflow-in-aac_sync-aac_parser-c/ vdb entry third party advisory patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92902 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-7393?
CVE-2016-7393 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-7393?
To fix CVE-2016-7393, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-7393 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-7393 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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