Out-of-bounds Read Affecting libass package, versions <0.10.1-3ubuntu1+esm1


Severity

Recommended
low

Based on Ubuntu security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
5.28% (90th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-UBUNTU1404-LIBASS-284461
  • published3 Mar 2017
  • disclosed3 Mar 2017

Introduced: 3 Mar 2017

CVE-2016-7969  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-125  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Ubuntu:14.04 libass to version 0.10.1-3ubuntu1+esm1 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream libass package and not the libass package as distributed by Ubuntu. See How to fix? for Ubuntu:14.04 relevant fixed versions and status.

The wrap_lines_smart function in ass_render.c in libass before 0.13.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via unspecified vectors, related to "0/3 line wrapping equalization."

CVSS Base Scores

version 3.1