CVE-2016-9446
Published Jan 23, 2017 · Updated Oct 23, 2026
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Oct 23, 2026
The vmnc decoder in the gstreamer does not initialize the render canvas, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information as demonstrated by thumbnailing a simple 1 frame vmnc movie that does not draw to the allocated render canvas.
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QFinch assessment
The vmnc decoder in the gstreamer does not initialize the render canvas, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information as demonstrated by thumbnailing a simple 1 frame vmnc movie that does not draw to the allocated render canvas.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
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Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
- SSVC priority
- MEDIUM
- Confidence
- 10%
- Aliases
- None reported
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
- bugzilla.gnome.org ↗
- [oss-security] 20161118 Re: CVE Request: gstreamer plugins ↗
- 94423 ↗
- RHSA-2017:2060 ↗
- Patch commit ↗
- [oss-security] 20161118 CVE Request: gstreamer plugins ↗
- scarybeastsecurity.blogspot.de ↗
- GLSA-201705-10 ↗
- FEDORA-2021-ed54b1128a ↗
Record history
Published Jan 23, 2017 · Last refreshed Oct 23, 2026