VDB-97413 · CVE-2016-9826 · BID 94732

libav 11.8 libavcodec/ituh263dec.c numeric error

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in libav 11.8. This affects an unknown function of the file libavcodec/ituh263dec.c. Performing a manipulation results in numeric error. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-9826. The attack needs to be approached locally. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in libav 11.8 (Multimedia Player Software). It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown functionality of the file libavcodec/ituh263dec.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a numeric error vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-189. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

libavcodec/ituh263dec.c in libav 11.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via vectors involving left shift of a negative value.

The bug was discovered 12/01/2016. The weakness was presented 03/01/2017 by Agostino Sarubbo with Gentoo (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2016-9826 since 12/04/2016. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 90 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

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 SecurityFocus (BID 94732†). See VDB-97406, VDB-97407, VDB-97408 and VDB-97409 for similar entries. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Class: Numeric error
CWE: CWE-189
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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12/01/2016 🔍
12/01/2016 +0 days 🔍
12/04/2016 +3 days 🔍
03/01/2017 +87 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-2016-9826 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-9826
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-97413
SecurityFocus: 94732 - Libav Multiple Denial of Service Vulnerabilities
OSVDB: - CVE-2016-9826 - Libav - Denial of Service Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/02/2017 09:57
Updated: 09/03/2020 09:26
Changes: 03/02/2017 09:57 (59), 09/03/2020 09:26 (6)
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Cache ID: 216:E82:103

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