CVE-2016-7450: The ff_log2_16bit_c function in libavutil/intmath.h in FFmpeg before 3.1.4 is vulnerable to reading out-of-...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2016-7450 is an FFmpeg flaw where malformed AIFF audio can cause an out-of-bounds memory read during decoding. The public record identifies FFmpeg before 3.1.4. Business risk depends on whether the organization processes untrusted audio files with vulnerable FFmpeg builds. Most likely exposed assets are media-processing servers, upload pipelines, desktop tools, or embedded applications using FFmpeg before 3.1.4 to decode AIFF files, especially from untrusted sources. Treat as targeted remediation, not emergency response, unless vulnerable FFmpeg handles untrusted audio at scale. Prioritize internet-facing upload and transcoding services first. Mitigation focus: Upgrade FFmpeg to version 3.1.4 or later.; Apply relevant distribution vendor security updates, including Gentoo guidance where applicable.; Check vendor advisories for supported backported fixes..

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Jun 13, 2026, 12:51 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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