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CVE-2016-9813

Published: Jan 13, 2017Updated: May 13, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVDCWE-476
5.5MEDIUM
NVD MITRE
EPSS Score
8.0%
Top 5.6%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploits
1 Known
Remediation
Patch Available
Self-Check
OpenVAS

Description

The _parse_pat function in the mpegts parser in GStreamer before 1.10.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and crash) via a crafted file.

In plain language

AI Worth attention

If your business uses GStreamer versions before 1.10.2, a specially crafted video file can make the program crash when a user opens it—this is usually only a risk if someone can trick your staff into viewing that file.

Executive summary

In GStreamer before 1.10.2, the mpegts parser’s _parse_pat handling can dereference a NULL pointer when processing a crafted media file, allowing remote attackers to trigger a denial-of-service crash via user-opening of the file.

If affected, business impact
Application crashService disruptionWorkflow interruptionPotential loss of business uptime

What to do now

  1. Check your installed GStreamer version(s) and confirm whether any are earlier than 1.10.2.
  2. Update GStreamer to 1.10.2 or later using your normal software update method.
  3. If you cannot update right away, prevent staff from opening or previewing media from untrusted sources until patched.
Patch / advisory Some work to apply

CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:LAC:LPR:NUI:RS:UC:NI:NA:H
Exploitability
AV:LAttack Vector
Local
AC:LAttack Complexity
Low
PR:NPrivileges Required
None
UI:RUser Interaction
Required
Scope
S:UScope
Unchanged
Impact
C:NConfidentiality
None
I:NIntegrity
None
A:HAvailability
High
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Weaknesses

CWE-476

Affected Products

gstreamer
oss-projectaka good plug-ins, plug-ins
gstreamerLibraryLibrary
OSS Libraries / generic-library
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Exploitability

1 exploit source identified

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MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques
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References

http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0021.html
rhn.redhat.com
http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3818
debian.org
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/01/2
openwall.com
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