Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-8675
The get_vlc2 function in get_bits.h in Libav before 11.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and crash) via a crafted mp3 file, possibly related to startcode sequences during m4v detection.
Vulnerability category: Memory CorruptionDenial of service
Products affected by CVE-2016-8675
- cpe:2.3:a:libav:libav:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-8675
0.26%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 47 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-8675
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.3
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P |
8.6
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2.9
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NIST | |
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5.5
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
1.8
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3.6
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-8675
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The product dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid but is NULL.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2016-8675
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https://github.com/libav/libav/commit/e5b019725f53b79159931d3a7317107cbbfd0860
m4vdec: Check for non-startcode 00 00 00 sequences in probe · libav/libav@e5b0197 · GitHubIssue Tracking;Patch;Third Party Advisory
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https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/09/07/libav-null-pointer-dereference-in-get_vlc2_get_bits_h/
libav: null pointer dereference in get_vlc2 (get_bits.h) | agostino's blogPatch;Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93468
Libav 'get_vlc2()' Function NULL Pointer Dereference Denial of Service VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/16/13
oss-security - Re: libav: null pointer dereference in get_vlc2 (get_bits.h)Mailing List;Patch;Third Party Advisory
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