CVE-2016-9266

Description

listmp3.c in libming 0.4.7 allows remote attackers to unspecified impact via a crafted mp3 file, which triggers an invalid left shift.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.74% Top 30%
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
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/10/11 third party advisory mailing list
https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/11/09/libming-listmp3-left-shift-in-listmp3-c third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94254 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-9266?
CVE-2016-9266 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-9266?
To fix CVE-2016-9266, 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-2016-9266 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-9266 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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