Buffer overflow in Ffmpeg

CVE-2026-66036

FFmpeg through 8.1.2, fixed in commit 5d7112c, contains a heap out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the vf_hqdn3d filter that allows attackers to corrupt heap memory by supplying a crafted video whose frame resolution increases between fra…

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

  • Ffmpeg — versions 0, 5d7112c60e6f0f0742ce47d448e6da0718a70f4c

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-66036?
CVE-2026-66036 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ffmpeg, classified under Heap-based Buffer Overflow. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2026-07-24.
How severe is CVE-2026-66036?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.