SB2017021625 - Buffer overflow in ffmpeg (Alpine package)



SB2017021625 - Buffer overflow in ffmpeg (Alpine package)

Published: February 16, 2017

Security Bulletin ID SB2017021625
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-7562)

The vulnerability allows a local non-authenticated attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The ff_draw_pc_font function in libavcodec/cga_data.c in FFmpeg before 3.1.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer overflow) via a crafted AVI file.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.