CVE-2026-30997

FFmpeg: FFmpeg: Denial of Service via out-of-bounds read

Published Apr 13, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 7.5 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
An out-of-bounds read in the read_global_param() function (libavcodec/av1dec.c) of FFmpeg v8.0.1 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted input.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-6361-1 ffmpeg security update
History
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CPEs cpe:2.3:a:ffmpeg:ffmpeg:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Ffmpeg
Ffmpeg ffmpeg
Vendors & Products Ffmpeg
Ffmpeg ffmpeg
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Title FFmpeg: FFmpeg: Denial of Service via out-of-bounds read
Weaknesses CWE-1285
References
Metrics threat_severity

None

threat_severity

Moderate

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-125
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description An out-of-bounds read in the read_global_param() function (libavcodec/av1dec.c) of FFmpeg v8.0.1 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted input.
References
Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Apr 13, 2026, 7:06 PM
Reserved
Mar 9, 2026, 12:00 AM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Apr 13, 2026, 3:17 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 10:33 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Apr 13, 2026, 12:00 AM