CVE-2016-7424: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2016-7424: The put_no_rnd_pixels8_xy2_mmx function in x86/rnd_template.c in libav 11.7 and earlier allows remote attac...

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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 01:57 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2016-7424 is a crash bug in Libav 11.7 and earlier. A specially crafted MP3 file can make affected software crash while processing media. The documented impact is denial of service, not data theft or code execution. Exposure is most likely where Libav 11.7 or earlier parses MP3 files from users, partners, email attachments, uploads, or automated media pipelines. The bundle does not identify specific downstream applications beyond Libav and Debian advisory coverage. Treat this as a service reliability issue. Prioritize internet-facing or automated media processing systems first, especially where crashes interrupt customer workflows or batch processing. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Libav to a version containing the upstream fix commit.; Apply Debian DSA-3685 updates where Debian packages are used.; Check vendor guidance for fixed versions in non-Debian distributions..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 13:39 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Oct 7, 2016, 14:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://git.libav.org/?p=libav.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=136f55207521f0b03194ef5b55ba70f1635d6aeeCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://bugzilla.libav.org/show_bug.cgi?id=962CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/09/17/libav-null-pointer-dereference-in-put_no_rnd_pixels8_xy2_mmx-rnd_template-c/CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC

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