CVE-2016-9561
CVE-2016-9561 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ffmpeg with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-399.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-399
- Affected product: Ffmpeg
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The che_configure function in libavcodec/aacdec_template.c in FFmpeg before 3.2.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (allocation of huge memory, and being killed by the OS) via a crafted MOV file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-9561?
- The che_configure function in libavcodec/aacdec_template.c in FFmpeg before 3.2.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (allocation of huge memory, and being killed by the OS) via a crafted MOV file.
- How severe is CVE-2016-9561?
- CVE-2016-9561 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2016-9561 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-9561?
- CVE-2016-9561 affects Ffmpeg. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-9561?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2016-9561 published?
- CVE-2016-9561 was published on 2016-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ffmpeg:ffmpeg:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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