libavformat 57.34.103 libavcodec avcodec_decode_audio4 MP3 File out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in libavformat 57.34.103. Impacted is the function avcodec_decode_audio4 of the component libavcodec. Such manipulation as part of MP3 File leads to out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2016-5115. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in libavformat 57.34.103 (Multimedia Player Software) and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function avcodec_decode_audio4 of the component libavcodec. The manipulation as part of a MP3 File leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. Impacted is availability. CVE summarizes:

The avcodec_decode_audio4 function in libavcodec in libavformat 57.34.103, as used in MPlayer, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted mp3 file.

The bug was discovered 05/29/2016. The weakness was published 02/03/2017 (Website). The advisory is available at openwall.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2016-5115 since 05/29/2016. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 250 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 261580 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2016-5115), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (261580). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

Affected

  • MPlayer

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CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.4

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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NVD Base Score: 5.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 261580
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2016-5115

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

05/29/2016 🔍
05/29/2016 +0 days 🔍
02/03/2017 +250 days 🔍
02/03/2017 +0 days 🔍
02/03/2017 +0 days 🔍
09/07/2025 +3138 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 2298
Status: Not defined
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2016-5115 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-5115
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-96530
OSVDB: - CVE-2016-5115 - libavformat - Out-of-Bounds Read Issue

Entryinfo

Created: 02/03/2017 19:49
Updated: 09/07/2025 21:28
Changes: 02/03/2017 19:49 (58), 08/10/2020 21:43 (4), 11/11/2022 14:48 (3), 09/07/2025 21:28 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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