[ GLSA 201811-19 ] Libav

[GLSA]

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: