SB2017010314 - Input validation error in FFmpeg
Published: January 3, 2017 Updated: June 8, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017010314
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-8595)
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The gsm_parse function in libavcodec/gsm_parser.c in FFmpeg before 3.1.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assert fault) via a crafted AVI file.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.