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CVE-2025-8586

libav MPEG File Parser utils.c ff_seek_frame_binary null pointer dereference

Published: Aug 5, 2025Updated: Apr 29, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVDCWE-404
NVD MITRE
3.3CVSSLOW
EPSS Score
0.2%
Top 88.7%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploits
1 Known
Remediation
No Fix Available

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.

CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:LAC:LPR:LUI:NS:UC:NI:NA:L
Exploitability
AV:LAttack Vector
Local
AC:LAttack Complexity
Low
PR:LPrivileges Required
Low
UI:NUser Interaction
None
Scope
S:UScope
Unchanged
Impact
C:NConfidentiality
None
I:NIntegrity
None
A:LAvailability
Low
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Weaknesses

CWE-404CWE-476

Affected Products

libavn/a
libavlibav
LibraryLibrary
OSS Libraries / generic-library
libavoss-projectOSS Librariesaka libavcodec, libavformat

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Exploitability

1 exploit source identified

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MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques
Impact
Initial Access
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References

https://vuldb.com/?id.318819
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.318819
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.621826
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Timeline

Published
Aug 5, 2025
Last Updated
Apr 29, 2026

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