CVE-2016-6164 Integer overflow in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 23 Jan 2017 Updated 6 Aug 2024

An integer overflow in FFmpeg's MOV file parser allows remote attackers to cause unspecified impacts via crafted sample sizes.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2016-6164?

CVE-2016-6164 is a critical vulnerability in Ffmpeg Ffmpeg, published on 23 Jan 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Integer overflow in the mov_build_index function in libavformat/mov.c in FFmpeg before 2.8.8, 3.0.x before 3.0.3 and 3.1.x before 3.1.1 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via vectors involving sample size.

Weakness: CWE-190

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-6164?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ffmpeg Ffmpeg.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6164?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2016-6164 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-6164 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as ALPINE-CVE-2016-6164, DEBIAN-CVE-2016-6164, GHSA-x4pr-8j2p-f6j2, UBUNTU-CVE-2016-6164.