Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2016-9807 is a crash vulnerability in GStreamer’s FLIC file handling before version 1.10.2. A maliciously crafted FLIC media file can cause an invalid memory read and denial of service. Sources do not show code execution or active exploitation. Exposure is most likely where GStreamer or gst-plugins-good processes untrusted FLIC media files, including user-supplied uploads or files opened by users. The provided CVE data does not identify specific downstream applications beyond GStreamer before 1.10.2. Treat as a targeted availability risk, not an emergency absent exposed media-processing workflows. Prioritize patching systems that ingest or preview untrusted media files. Mitigation focus: Upgrade GStreamer gst-plugins-good to 1.10.2 or a vendor-fixed package.; Apply relevant Red Hat, Gentoo, or distribution security updates where applicable.; Limit processing of untrusted FLIC files until patched..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://cgit.freedesktop.org/gstreamer/gst-plugins-good/commit/?id=153a8ae752c90d07190ef45803422a4f71ea8bffCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://gstreamer.freedesktop.org/releases/1.10/#1.10.2CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=774859CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- GLSA-201705-10CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
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