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Unscored CVE-2016-8675 EUVD-2016-9514GHSA-76w9-9rxf-7928

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 Feb 15, 2017 · Updated Aug 6, 2024 · Assigned by mitre

Description

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.

Fixed in Linux distributions

Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.

ReleasePackageFixed inAdvisory
Ubuntu Pro 14.04 LTS libav No fix yet —

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