Division-by-Zero Vulnerability in FFmpeg Software
CVE-2026-38345

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

FFmpeg

Status
FFmpeg
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 August 2026

What is CVE-2026-38345?

A Division-by-Zero vulnerability exists within the ff_sws_init_single_context function of FFmpeg, which can be exploited by attackers sending specially crafted inputs. This flaw may lead to a Denial of Service (DoS), disrupting the service and affecting the availability of the application. Immediate remediation is recommended to fortify systems against potential exploitation.

References

https://code.ffmpeg.org/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/issues/21585

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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