Vulnerability Description
The get_vlc2 function in get_bits.h in Libav 11.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and crash) via a crafted mp3 file. NOTE: this issue exists due to an incomplete fix for CVE-2016-8675.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libav | Libav | <= 11.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/16/13Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/04/3Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93468Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/09/07/libav-null-pointer-dereference-in-get_vlPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/12/01/libav-multiple-crashes-from-the-undefineThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/16/13Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/04/3Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93468Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/09/07/libav-null-pointer-dereference-in-get_vlPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/12/01/libav-multiple-crashes-from-the-undefineThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-8676?
CVE-2016-8676 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The get_vlc2 function in get_bits.h in Libav 11.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and crash) via a crafted mp3 file. NOTE: this issue exists due to an i...
How severe is CVE-2016-8676?
CVE-2016-8676 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-2016-8676?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libav Libav.