CVE-2016-7477 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

The ff_put_pixels8_xy2_mmx function in rnd_template.c in Libav 11.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid memory access and crash) via a crafted mp3 file. NOTE: this issue was originally reported as involving a NULL pointer dereference.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Libav	Libav	11.7

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-476

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/21/6Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93042Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/09/20/libav-null-pointer-dereference-in-ff_putThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/21/6Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93042Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/09/20/libav-null-pointer-dereference-in-ff_putThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-7477?

CVE-2016-7477 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The ff_put_pixels8_xy2_mmx function in rnd_template.c in Libav 11.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid memory access and crash) via a crafted mp3 file. NOTE: this issue was...

How severe is CVE-2016-7477?

CVE-2016-7477 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-7477?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libav Libav.