CVE-2016-8676

Published Feb 15, 2017 CVSS 3.0 · 5.5 Medium EPSS 1.7% KEV · Not listed
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.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2016-9515 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.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 2:27 AM
Reserved
Oct 15, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Feb 15, 2017, 9:59 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:54 AM