Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in libass Affects Multiple Platforms
CVE-2016-7970

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Fedoraproject

Status
Fedora
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 March 2017

What is CVE-2016-7970?

A buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified in the calc_coeff function of libass, specifically within the file ass_blur.c. This flaw allows remote attackers to manipulate specific vectors, potentially leading to a denial of service condition. Affected versions of libass are those prior to 0.13.4, highlighting the importance of updating to the latest version to mitigate this security risk.

References

https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201702-25
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93358
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https://github.com/libass/libass/releases/tag/0.13.4
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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