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CVE-2016-7562
MEDIUM
CVE-2016-7562
Published Dec 23, 2016 · Updated Oct 23, 2026
Severity · CVSSMEDIUM · 5.5
Known exploitationNot listed
EPSS / likelihood1.75%
QFinch risk scoreNot available
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Oct 23, 2026
The ff_draw_pc_font function in libavcodec/cga_data.c in FFmpeg before 3.1.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer overflow) via a crafted AVI file.
Publisher and source text is retained separately from QFinch interpretation.
QFinch assessment
The ff_draw_pc_font function in libavcodec/cga_data.c in FFmpeg before 3.1.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer overflow) via a crafted AVI file.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
Matching a version is only one part of assessing exposure. QFinch has not assessed your environment on this public page.
Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
CVENVDEPSS
- SSVC priority
- LOW
- Confidence
- Not available
- Aliases
- None reported
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
- [oss-security] 20161008 ffmpeg before 3.1.4 [CVE-2016-7562] [CVE-2016-7122] [CVE-2016-7450] [CVE-2016-7502] [CVE-2016-7555] [CVE-2016-7785] [CVE-2016-7905] ↗
- GLSA-201701-71 ↗
- 94835 ↗
Record history
Published Dec 23, 2016 · Last refreshed Oct 23, 2026