Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-7972
The check_allocations function in libass/ass_shaper.c in libass before 0.13.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory allocation failure) via unspecified vectors.
Vulnerability category: Denial of service
Products affected by CVE-2016-7972
- cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:24:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:25:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:23:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:13.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:leap:42.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:libass_project:libass:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-7972
1.64%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 87 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-7972
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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5.0
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P |
10.0
|
2.9
|
NIST | |
|
7.5
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
3.9
|
3.6
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-7972
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Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2016-7972
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93358
libass Multiple Security VulnerabilitiesThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://github.com/libass/libass/pull/240/commits/aa54e0b59200a994d50a346b5d7ac818ebcf2d4b
Fix issues found by fuzzing by grigorig · Pull Request #240 · libass/libass · GitHubIssue Tracking;Patch;Third Party Advisory
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1381960
1381960 – (CVE-2016-7969, CVE-2016-7970, CVE-2016-7972) CVE-2016-7969 CVE-2016-7970 CVE-2016-7972 libass: Multiple issues disclosed with 0.13.4 updateIssue Tracking;Patch
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https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/R7JJ2SGVOX6UQQIRMVC3QACJLKHE2PYN/
[SECURITY] Fedora 23 Update: libass-0.13.4-1.fc23 - package-announce - Fedora Mailing-ListsPatch;Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/VUOUOK3VULMMZTNSCRFCNPDAPDWAVK7X/
[SECURITY] Fedora 25 Update: libass-0.13.4-1.fc25 - package-announce - Fedora Mailing-ListsPatch;Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/libass/libass/releases/tag/0.13.4
Release Release 0.13.4 · libass/libass · GitHubPatch;Release Notes;Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/KW6DNERYHPI5Y6SQYU3XKTVSCOWMIHUC/
[SECURITY] Fedora 24 Update: libass-0.13.4-1.fc24 - package-announce - Fedora Mailing-ListsThird Party Advisory;Patch
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/05/2
oss-security - Re: Handful of libass issuesMailing List;Patch;Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-12/msg00068.html
openSUSE-SU-2016:3087-1: moderate: Security update for libassThird Party Advisory
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201702-25
libass: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 201702-25) — Gentoo securityPatch;Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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