Memory Leak in FFmpeg IAMF File Handler
CVE-2025-1816

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

FFmpeg

Status
Ffmpeg
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 March 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-1816?

FFmpeg contains a vulnerability related to the IAMF File Handler, specifically in the function audio_element_obu within the file libavformat/iamf_parse.c. This issue arises from the improper handling of the num_parameters argument, resulting in a memory leak. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability remotely, which has been publicly disclosed. It is crucial for users to update to the latest patch to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

FFmpeg 6e26f57f672b05e7b8b052007a83aef99dc81ccb

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2025-1816 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.298089
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.298089
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.506575
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CVSS V4

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
Unknown

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

0x20z (VulDB User)
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