Integer Overflow Vulnerability in FFmpeg by VideoLAN
CVE-2026-38350

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

VideoLAN
Status
FFmpeg
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 August 2026

What is CVE-2026-38350?

An integer overflow vulnerability exists in the target_sws_fuzzer() function within the libswscale/output.c component of FFmpeg. This flaw could allow remote attackers to exploit specially crafted input data, leading to a Denial of Service (DoS) condition, thereby compromising the stability and availability of the affected system. It’s critical for users to apply the latest patches to mitigate such risks.

References

https://trac.ffmpeg.org/ticket/11686

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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