libXv is prone to a memory-corruption vulnerability.
Attackers can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code on the affected system. Failed exploit attempts may result in a denial-of-service condition.
libXv version 1.0.10 and prior are vulnerable.
Information
X.org libXv 1.0.8
X.org libXv 1.0.7
X.org libXv 1.0.6
X.org libXv 1.0.5
X.org libXv 1.0.4
X.org libXv 1.0.3
X.org libXv 1.0.2
Gentoo Linux
References:
- Protocol handling issues in libXv - CVE-2016-5407 (freedesktop.org)
- Re: X.Org security advisory: Protocol handling issues in X Window System client (Seclists.org)
- X.Org Homepage (X.Org)