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PostPosted: Tue Nov 27, 2018 4:26 am    Post subject: [ GLSA 201811-19 ] Libav Reply with quote

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

Title: Libav: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 201811-19)
Severity: normal
Exploitable: remote
Date: 2018-11-27
Bug(s): #637458
ID: 201811-19

Synopsis

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in Libav, the worst of
which may allow a Denial of Service condition.


Background

Libav is a complete solution to record, convert and stream audio and
video.


Affected Packages

Package: media-video/libav
Vulnerable: < 12.3
Unaffected: >= 12.3
Architectures: All supported architectures


Description

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Libav. Please review
the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.


Impact

A remote attacker, via a crafted Smacker stream, could cause a Denial of
Service condition.


Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All Libav users should upgrade to the latest version:
Code:
# emerge --sync
      # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=media-video/libav-12.3"
   


References

CVE-2017-16803
CVE-2017-7862
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