Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2016-7972 is a denial-of-service issue in libass, a subtitle rendering library, before version 0.13.4. A remote attacker could trigger a memory allocation failure through unspecified input, potentially crashing or disrupting software that processes affected subtitle content. Exposure is most likely where software uses libass before 0.13.4 to process untrusted subtitle or media content. Gentoo, Fedora, and openSUSE advisories indicate distribution packaging exposure existed, but the bundle does not identify specific downstream applications. Treat as a targeted availability risk, not a confirmed breach indicator. Prioritize patching on internet-facing or automated media-processing systems, especially where untrusted files are accepted from users or external partners. Mitigation focus: Upgrade libass to 0.13.4 or a vendor-patched package.; Apply relevant Gentoo, Fedora, or openSUSE security updates where applicable.; Check vendor guidance for bundled or statically linked libass copies..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- GLSA-201702-25CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
- https://github.com/libass/libass/pull/240/commits/aa54e0b59200a994d50a346b5d7ac818ebcf2d4bCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://github.com/libass/libass/releases/tag/0.13.4CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- FEDORA-2016-282507c3e9CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1381960CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- FEDORA-2016-d2a05a0644CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
- FEDORA-2016-95407a836fCVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
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