CVE-2015-5479

6.5 MEDIUM 2% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

The ff_h263_decode_mba function in libavcodec/ituh263dec.c in Libav before 11.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and application crash) via a file with crafted dimensions.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network without logging in, but needs a user to act. High risk of service disruption.
Exploit odds: 2.0% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2016-04-19 14:59 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-17 00:29 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 2.0% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 6.5 MEDIUM (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2016-04-19 14:59 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-17 00:29 UTC
Exploit probability: 2.0% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-189
Record status: Modified

Affected

Ubuntu 12.04
Libav ≤ 11.4
Opensuse Leap 42.1

Attack profile CVSS 3.0 · 6.5

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: Low
Privileges needed: None
User interaction: Required
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: None
Integrity: None
Availability: High

Raw vector

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record