CVE-2016-3062: debian debian_linux

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2016-3062 is a high (CVSS 8.8) vulnerability in debian debian_linux. EPSS estimates a 4.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 91.2% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 16-06-2016
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 05-08-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

The mov_read_dref function in libavformat/mov.c in Libav before 11.7 and FFmpeg before 0.11 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or execute arbitrary code via the entries value in a dref box in an MP4 file.

• CWE-119Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory BufferThe product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.