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CVE-2016-9810

5.5 · MEDIUM

The gst_decode_chain_free_internal function in the flxdex decoder in gst-plugins-good in GStreamer before 1.10.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid memory read and crash)…

Published Jan 13, 2017CWE-125EPSS 2.37%

Overview

CVE-2016-9810 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 13, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The gst_decode_chain_free_internal function in the flxdex decoder in gst-plugins-good in GStreamer before 1.10.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid memory read and crash) via an invalid file, which triggers an incorrect unref call.

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

Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/01/2Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/05/8Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/95163Refaccess.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2060Refbugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=774897Refgstreamer.freedesktop.org/releases/1.10/#1.10.2Refsecurity.gentoo.org/glsa/201705-10Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/01/2Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/05/8Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/95163

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-9810?

CVE-2016-9810 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 13, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2016-9810?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2016-9810?

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-2016-9810?

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