CVE-2016-7424

Name: CVE-2016-7424
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-10-07T14:59:09.177+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.54%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-7424 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.54%

71.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-476

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0
Libav	Libav	<= 11.7

References

http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3685Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/16/17Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/17/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/17/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93038Broken Link
https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/09/17/libav-null-pointer-dereference-in-put_no_rnd_pixels8_xy2_mmx-rnd_template-c/Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.libav.org/show_bug.cgi?id=962Issue Tracking
https://git.libav.org/?p=libav.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=136f55207521f0b03194ef5b55ba70f1635d6aee
http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3685Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/16/17Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/17/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/17/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93038Broken Link
https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/09/17/libav-null-pointer-dereference-in-put_no_rnd_pixels8_xy2_mmx-rnd_template-c/Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.libav.org/show_bug.cgi?id=962Issue Tracking
https://git.libav.org/?p=libav.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=136f55207521f0b03194ef5b55ba70f1635d6aee

Timeline

Published: Oct 7, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-7424?

How severe is CVE-2016-7424?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-7424 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7424?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST