How severe is CVE-2016-7499?

CVE-2016-7499 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-7499 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-7499?

CVE-2016-7499 affects Libav. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7499?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2016-7499 published?

CVE-2016-7499 was published on 2017-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-7499

CVE-2016-7499 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Libav with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-369.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-369
Affected product: Libav
Published: 2017-02-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The sbr_make_f_master function in aacsbr.c in Libav 11.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and application crash) via a crafted mp3 file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-7499?: The sbr_make_f_master function in aacsbr.c in Libav 11.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and application crash) via a crafted mp3 file.
How severe is CVE-2016-7499?: CVE-2016-7499 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-7499 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-7499?: CVE-2016-7499 affects Libav. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7499?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-7499 published?: CVE-2016-7499 was published on 2017-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:libav:libav:11.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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