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CVE-2016-7555

The avi_read_header function in libavformat/avidec.c in FFmpeg before 3.1.4 is v...

Medium CVSS 5.5

Overview

The avi_read_header function in libavformat/avidec.c in FFmpeg before 3.1.4 is vulnerable to memory leak when decoding an AVI file that has a crafted "strh" structure.

CWE: CWE-200 Published: 2016-12-23T05:59:00.313
Risk analysis

This vulnerability is rated 🟡 MEDIUM.

  • CVSS: 5.5 (MEDIUM)
  • Detected tags: none (tag impact: LOW)

Recommended actions:

  • Prioritize remediation based on business criticality and exposure.
  • Limit exposure and increase monitoring until fixed.

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