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CVE-2016-2327

8.8 · HIGH

libavcodec/pngenc.c in FFmpeg before 2.8.5 uses incorrect line sizes in certain row calculations, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds array access) or possibly…

Published Feb 12, 2016CWE-119EPSS 2.57%

Overview

CVE-2016-2327 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 12, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

libavcodec/pngenc.c in FFmpeg before 2.8.5 uses incorrect line sizes in certain row calculations, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds array access) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted .avi file, related to the apng_encode_frame and encode_apng functions.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-2327?

CVE-2016-2327 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 12, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2016-2327?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2016-2327?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2016-2327?

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