libav 11.8 libavcodec/mpeg12dec.c integer overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in libav 11.8. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file libavcodec/mpeg12dec.c. The manipulation leads to integer overflow. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2016-9822. An attack has to be approached locally. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in libav 11.8 (Multimedia Player Software). This issue affects an unknown code of the file libavcodec/mpeg12dec.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a integer overflow vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-190. The product performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow or wraparound, when the logic assumes that the resulting value will always be larger than the original value. This can introduce other weaknesses when the calculation is used for resource management or execution control. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

Integer overflow in libavcodec/mpeg12dec.c in libav 11.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted file.

The bug was discovered 02/15/2017. The weakness was shared 03/01/2017 by Agostino Sarubbo with Gentoo (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2016-9822 since 12/04/2016. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 96635 (Debian DLA-791-1 : libav security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (96635) and SecurityFocus (BID 94732†). The entries VDB-97406, VDB-97407, VDB-97408 and VDB-97410 are related to this item. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Integer overflow
CWE: CWE-190 / CWE-189
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 96635
Nessus Name: Debian DLA-791-1 : libav security update
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OpenVAS ID: 703833
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 3833-1 (libav - security update)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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12/01/2016 🔍
12/04/2016 +3 days 🔍
01/19/2017 +46 days 🔍
01/20/2017 +1 days 🔍
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03/01/2017 +14 days 🔍
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03/02/2017 +1 days 🔍
09/03/2020 +1281 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Agostino Sarubbo
Organization: Gentoo
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2016-9822 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-9822
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-97409

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SecurityFocus: 94732 - Libav Multiple Denial of Service Vulnerabilities
OSVDB: - CVE-2016-9822 - libav - Integer Overflow Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/02/2017 09:56
Updated: 09/03/2020 09:19
Changes: 03/02/2017 09:56 (70), 09/03/2020 09:19 (8)
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Cache ID: 216:B02:103

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