CVE-2025-8586
Severity CVSS v4.0:
MEDIUM
Type:
CWE-404
Improper Resource Shutdown or Release
Publication date:
05/08/2025
Last modified:
04/09/2025
Description
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in libav up to 12.3. This affects the function ff_seek_frame_binary of the file /libavformat/utils.c of the component MPEG File Parser. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The bug was initially reported by the researcher to the wrong project. This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.
Impact
Base Score 4.0
4.80
Severity 4.0
MEDIUM
Base Score 3.x
3.30
Severity 3.x
LOW
Base Score 2.0
1.70
Severity 2.0
LOW
Vulnerable products and versions
| CPE | From | Up to |
|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:libav:libav:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 12.3 (including) |
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