Buffer overflow in Ffmpeg
CVE-2026-8461
An out-of-bounds write vulnerability in FFmpeg's libavcodec library, specifically in the MagicYUV decoder, allows denial-of-service and, in some cases, can be exploited for remote code execution. This vulnerability is associated with the…
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
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-8461?
- CVE-2026-8461 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ffmpeg, classified under Out-of-bounds Write. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2026-06-18.
- How severe is CVE-2026-8461?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.