A flaw was found in libtheora. This heap-based out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists within the AVI (Audio Video Interleave) parser, specifically in the avi_parse_input_file() function. A local attacker could exploit this by tricking a user into opening a specially crafted AVI file containing a truncated header sub-chunk. This could lead to a denial-of-service (application crash) or potentially leak sensitive information from the heap.
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To mitigate this issue, users should avoid opening untrusted AVI files. Exercise caution when handling AVI files from unknown or suspicious sources.
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Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0000
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| Description | A flaw was found in libtheora. This heap-based out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists within the AVI (Audio Video Interleave) parser, specifically in the avi_parse_input_file() function. A local attacker could exploit this by tricking a user into opening a specially crafted AVI file containing a truncated header sub-chunk. This could lead to a denial-of-service (application crash) or potentially leak sensitive information from the heap. | |
| Title | Libtheora: libtheora: denial of service or information disclosure via malformed avi file processing | |
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Redhat
Redhat enterprise Linux |
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| Weaknesses | CWE-125 | |
| CPEs | cpe:/o:redhat:enterprise_linux:10 cpe:/o:redhat:enterprise_linux:6 cpe:/o:redhat:enterprise_linux:7 cpe:/o:redhat:enterprise_linux:8 cpe:/o:redhat:enterprise_linux:9 |
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Redhat
Redhat enterprise Linux |
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: redhat
Published:
Updated: 2026-04-06T09:22:36.227Z
Reserved: 2026-04-06T09:07:22.895Z
Link: CVE-2026-5673
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Status : Received
Published: 2026-04-06T10:16:03.400
Modified: 2026-04-06T10:16:03.400
Link: CVE-2026-5673
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