Remote code execution in FFmpeg



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2025-22921
CWE-ID CWE-119
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 FFmpeg
Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

Vendor ffmpeg.sourceforge.net

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU107143

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-22921

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the jpeg2000_decode_packet() function in libavcodec/jpeg2000dec.c. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted input to the application,trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FFmpeg: 4.0 - 7.1.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://trac.ffmpeg.org/ticket/11393
https://github.com/ffmpeg/ffmpeg/commit/7f9c7f9849a2155224711f0ff57ecdac6e4bfb57


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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