CVE-2016-7477

Name: CVE-2016-7477
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-15T21:59:00.23+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.71%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-7477 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The ff_put_pixels8_xy2_mmx function in rnd_template.c in Libav 11.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid memory access and crash) via a crafted mp3 file. NOTE: this issue was originally reported as involving a NULL pointer dereference.. EPSS estimates a 1.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The ff_put_pixels8_xy2_mmx function in rnd_template.c in Libav 11.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid memory access and crash) via a crafted mp3 file. NOTE: this issue was originally reported as involving a NULL pointer dereference.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.71%

74.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-476

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Libav	Libav	11.7

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/21/6Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93042Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/09/20/libav-null-pointer-dereference-in-ff_put_pixels8_xy2_mmx-rnd_template-c/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/21/6Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93042Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/09/20/libav-null-pointer-dereference-in-ff_put_pixels8_xy2_mmx-rnd_template-c/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Feb 15, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-7477?

How severe is CVE-2016-7477?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-7477 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7477?

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Source: NVD / NIST