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CVE-2016-2328

8.8 · HIGH

libswscale/swscale_unscaled.c in FFmpeg before 2.8.6 does not validate certain height values, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds array read access) or possibl…

Published Feb 12, 2016CWE-119EPSS 2.55%

Overview

CVE-2016-2328 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

libswscale/swscale_unscaled.c in FFmpeg before 2.8.6 does not validate certain height values, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds array read access) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted .cine file, related to the bayer_to_rgb24_wrapper and bayer_to_yv12_wrapper 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.

References

Refgit.videolan.org/?p=ffmpeg.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=757248ea3cd917a7755cb15f817a9b1f15578718Refgit.videolan.org/?p=ffmpeg.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=ad3b6fa7d83db7de951ed891649af93a47e74be5Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1035010Refsecurity.gentoo.org/glsa/201606-09Refgit.videolan.org/?p=ffmpeg.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=757248ea3cd917a7755cb15f817a9b1f15578718Refgit.videolan.org/?p=ffmpeg.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=ad3b6fa7d83db7de951ed891649af93a47e74be5Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1035010Refsecurity.gentoo.org/glsa/201606-09

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-2328?

CVE-2016-2328 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-2016-2328?

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-2016-2328?

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-2016-2328?

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