CVE-2016-8675 json
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…
published 2017-02-15 9 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2016-9514
- cvss
- 5.5
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.7%
- EPSS 1.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 76%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
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.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
1.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 76% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 5.5 | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-476 NULL Pointer Dereference
References
-
github.com
/libav/libav/commit/e5b019725f53b79159931d3a7317107cbbfd0860
issue-tracking, patch, third-party-advisory
-
blogs.gentoo.org
/ago/2016/09/07/libav-null-pointer-dereference-in-get_vlc2_get_bits_h/
patch, third-party-advisory, vdb-entry
-
openwall.com
/lists/oss-security/2016/10/16/13
mailing-list, patch, third-party-advisory
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/93468
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2016-8675
- NVD CVE-2016-8675
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