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CVE PROGRAM SOURCE RECORD8.8 High

CVE-2026-8461

Heap out-of-bounds write via odd slice_height in FFmpeg MagicYUV decoder

Description

An out-of-bounds write vulnerability in FFmpeg's libavcodec library, specifically in the MagicYUV decoder, allows denial-of-service and, in some cases, can be exploited for remote code execution. This vulnerability is associated with the file libavcodec/magicyuv.C. This issue affects FFmpeg before version 8.1.2.

Affected products

Version statuses are supplied by the assigning organization. Consult the original record for detailed ranges and platform conditions.

FFmpeg FFmpeg

Default version status: unaffected

  • 0 to < 8.1.2affected

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