Medium severity5.5NVD Advisory· Published Feb 15, 2017· Updated May 13, 2026
CVE-2016-7477
CVE-2016-7477
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.
Patches
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Vulnerability mechanics
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References
3- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/21/6nvdMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/93042nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/09/20/libav-null-pointer-dereference-in-ff_put_pixels8_xy2_mmx-rnd_template-c/nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
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