FFmpeg 4.4 through 9.0.2 Uninitialized Memory Disclosure via CDXL HAM Decoder
CVSS score
6.8
EPSS probability
—
Risk score
0.7
Published
4 h ago
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Vulnerability description
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Short explanation
FFmpeg versions contain an uninitialized variable vulnerability in the CDXL decoder. This vulnerability leaks stack memory into decoded pixels via unfilled HAM palette entries.
Attackers can use a crafted CDXL file to expose stack bytes and pointer fragments in the BGR24 output, potentially revealing sensitive information.
What should be done?
- Apply the available patch or updated version
- Follow vendor security advisories
Chain of evidence and sources
FFmpeg 4.4 ile 9.0.2 sürümleri aralığında CDXL çözücüsünde başlatılmamış değişken zaafiyeti bulunmaktadır.
Açık, doldurulmamış HAM palet girdileri aracılığıyla yığın belleğinin çözülen piksellere sızmasına neden olur.
Saldırganlar, cdxl_decode_ham8 veya cdxl_decode_ham6 fonksiyonlarında doldurulmamış palet girdilerini seçen tip-0 CDXL dosyası hazırlayabilir.
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FFmpeg 4.4 through 9.0.2 contains a use of uninitialized variable vulnerability in the CDXL decoder that leaks stack memory into decoded pixels via unfilled HAM palette entries. Attackers can craft a type-0 CDXL file whose HAM pixels select unfilled new_palette entries in cdxl_decode_ham8() or cdxl_decode_ham6(), exposing stack bytes and pointer fragments in the BGR24 output.
CVSS vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
CWE: CWE-457
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IMPACT: Affected Products and Software
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-120246 vulnerability. Where our threat engine knows the exact affected versions, they are listed below.
| ID | VENDOR | PRODUCT | ACTION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ffmpeg | ffmpeg | View |
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SCORING: CVSS from Multiple Sources
CVSS Scores
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| SCORE | VERSION | SEVERITY | VECTOR | SOURCE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.8 | CVSS V40 | MEDIUM | CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X | NVD |
| 6.8 | CVSS V4_0 | MEDIUM | CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N | CVE CNA |
| 5.5 | CVSS V31 | MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N | NVD |
| 5.5 | CVSS V3_1 | MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N | CVE CNA |
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Public exploit and active exploitation status
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Weakness Classification and Attack Patterns (CWE & CAPEC)
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