CVE-2016-8676
The get_vlc2 function in get_bits.h in Libav 11.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and crash) via a crafted mp3 file. NOTE: this issue exists due to an incomplete fix for CVE-2016-8675.
| Software | From | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| libav / libav | - | 11.8.x |
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/16/13
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/04/3
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93468
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/09/07/libav-null-pointer-dereference-in-get_vlc2_get_bits_h/
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/12/01/libav-multiple-crashes-from-the-undefined-behavior-sanitizer/
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