CVE-2016-9266: listmp3.c in libming 0.4.7 allows remote attackers to unspecified impact via a crafted mp3 file, which trig...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2016-9266 is a libming 0.4.7 flaw triggered by a specially crafted MP3 file. The public record says impact is unspecified, so business risk depends on whether the organization processes untrusted MP3 files with libming or related tooling. Exposure is most likely where libming 0.4.7, listmp3, or applications embedding libming parse MP3 files from users, partners, email, web uploads, or automated media pipelines. Prioritize this as an exposure-driven legacy component issue. It becomes more urgent if libming processes untrusted media in production; otherwise, handle through dependency cleanup and standard vulnerability management. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems and applications for libming 0.4.7 or bundled libming code.; Check vendor or distribution advisories for a corrected package or supported replacement.; Avoid processing untrusted MP3 files with affected tooling until vendor guidance is applied..

Prepared

Jun 13, 2026, 05:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.