Vulnerability in libav - Security Update
Summary
DLA-780-1: libav - security update. Affects libav versions < 6:0.8.19-0+deb7u1. Fixed in 6:0.8.19-0+deb7u1. How to fix ↓
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Background
libav is a multimedia framework that provides a set of tools for encoding, decoding, and streaming audio and video. It is widely used in various applications and platforms. However, a vulnerability has been discovered in libav versions 11.7 and earlier.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2016-7424, affects the put_no_rnd_pixels8_xy2_mmx function in x86/rnd_template.c. It allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and crash) by exploiting a flaw in the handling of crafted MP3 files. Additionally, the h264 codec in libav is vulnerable to various crashes, including invalid-free, corrupted double-linked list, and out-of-bounds read.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
6:0.8.19-0+deb7u1
This is the first release that contains the fix.
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade libavTip — Not sure which version your app runs? Vulert can match this fix to it. Scan free →
Workaround
No specific workaround has been provided for this vulnerability.
Conclusion
It is crucial to upgrade your libav packages to the recommended version to mitigate the identified vulnerabilities. Regularly updating your software helps ensure the security and stability of your system. For further assistance or support in vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
libav is a multimedia framework that provides tools for audio and video encoding, decoding, and streaming.
The vulnerability can lead to a denial of service (crash) and potentially allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Versions 11.7 and earlier are affected by this vulnerability.
You can use the command 'avconv -version' to check the version of libav installed on your system.
There are no known public exploits for this vulnerability at the moment.
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