CVE-2016-7424: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Fri Oct 07 2016(Updated: )
The put_no_rnd_pixels8_xy2_mmx function in x86/rnd_template.c in libav 11.7 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and crash) via a crafted MP3 file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | =8.0 | |
| libavutil | <=11.7 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3685
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/16/17
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/17/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/17/4
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93038
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/09/17/libav-null-pointer-dereference-in-put_no_rnd_pixels8_xy2_mmx-rnd_template-c/
- https://bugzilla.libav.org/show_bug.cgi?id=962
- https://git.libav.org/?p=libav.git;a=commit;h=136f55207521f0b03194ef5b55ba70f1635d6aee
- https://git.libav.org/?p=libav.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=136f55207521f0b03194ef5b55ba70f1635d6aee
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-7424?
CVE-2016-7424 is classified as a denial-of-service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7424?
To fix CVE-2016-7424, upgrade to Libav version 11.8 or later.
Which versions of Libav are affected by CVE-2016-7424?
Libav versions up to and including 11.7 are affected by CVE-2016-7424.
Can CVE-2016-7424 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-7424 can be exploited remotely through a crafted MP3 file.
What software environments are impacted by CVE-2016-7424?
CVE-2016-7424 affects Debian GNU/Linux version 8.0 and Libav versions up to 11.7.
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