CVE-2016-8676

low-risk
Published 2017-02-15

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.

Do I need to act?

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0.26% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
5
CVSS 5.5/10 Medium
LOCAL / LOW complexity

Affected Products (1)

Affected Vendors

Libav

References (10)

Mailing List http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/16/13
Mailing List http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/04/3
Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93468
Patch https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/09/07/libav-null-pointer-dereference-in-get_vl...
Third Party Advisory https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/12/01/libav-multiple-crashes-from-the-undefine...
Mailing List http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/16/13
Mailing List http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/04/3
Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93468
Patch https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/09/07/libav-null-pointer-dereference-in-get_vl...
Third Party Advisory https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/12/01/libav-multiple-crashes-from-the-undefine...
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low-risk
Severity 18/34 · Moderate
Exploitability 1/34 · Minimal
Exposure 5/34 · Minimal