Oval Definition:oval:com.ubuntu.bionic:def:201679720000000
Revision Date:2017-03-03Version:1
Title:CVE-2016-7972 on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS (bionic) - medium.
Description:The check_allocations function in libass/ass_shaper.c in libass before 0.13.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory allocation failure) via unspecified vectors. It was discovered that LibASS incorrectly handled certain ASS files. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service.
Family:unixClass:vulnerability
Status:Reference(s):CVE-2016-7972
Platform(s):Ubuntu 18.04 LTS
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Definition Synopsis
  • Ubuntu 18.04 LTS (bionic) is installed.
  • AND libass package in bionic, is related to the CVE in some way and has been fixed (note: '1:0.13.4-2').
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