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CVE-2016-7502: The cavs_idct8_add_c function in libavcodec/cavsdsp.c in FFmpeg before 3.1.4 is vulnerable to reading out-o...

The cavs_idct8_add_c function in libavcodec/cavsdsp.c in FFmpeg before 3.1.4 is vulnerable to reading out-of-bounds memory when decoding with cavs_decode.

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CVE-2016-7502 is an out-of-bounds read in FFmpeg before 3.1.4 during CAVS video decoding. Business risk is concentrated in services that process untrusted media, such as upload, transcoding, or preview pipelines. The supplied sources do not provide CVSS, active exploitation evidence, or detailed impact beyond memory read behavior. Organizations may be exposed if they run FFmpeg before 3.1.4, including packaged or embedded copies, and allow FFmpeg to decode CAVS media from untrusted or semi-trusted sources. Treat as a targeted maintenance issue for media-processing systems, not a broad emergency based on supplied evidence. Prioritize internet-facing or customer-upload workflows using older FFmpeg versions. Mitigation focus: Upgrade FFmpeg to 3.1.4 or a later vendor-supported release.; Apply distribution vendor security updates, including Gentoo guidance where applicable.; Inventory applications and appliances that bundle their own FFmpeg builds..

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