VDB-292136 · CVE-2025-0518 · Nessus 216260

FFmpeg 7.1 av_cold return value

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in FFmpeg 7.1. This impacts the function av_cold. Such manipulation leads to return value. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2025-0518. There is not any exploit available. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in FFmpeg 7.1 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function av_cold. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a return value vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-252. The product does not check the return value from a method or function, which can prevent it from detecting unexpected states and conditions. The impact remains unknown. CVE summarizes:

Unchecked Return Value, Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability in FFmpeg allows Read Sensitive Constants Within an Executable. This vulnerability is associated with program files https://github.Com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/blob/master/libavfilter/af_pan.C . This issue affects FFmpeg: 7.1. Issue was fixed: https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/b5b6391d64807578ab872dc58fb8aa621dcfc38a https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/b5b6391d64807578ab872dc58fb8aa621dcfc38a This issue was discovered by: Simcha Kosman

The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-0518 since 01/16/2025. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 216260 (FFmpeg < 7.2 Out-of-bounds Read), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (216260). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

Multimedia Processing Software

Name

FFmpeg

Version

License

open-source

Website

Product: https://ffmpeg.org/

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Return value
CWE: CWE-252 / CWE-253
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Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 216260
Nessus Name: FFmpeg < 7.2 Out-of-bounds Read

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

01/16/2025 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Product: ffmpeg.org

Advisory: b5b6391d64807578ab872dc58fb8aa621dcfc38a
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-0518 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-0518
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-292136

Entryinfo

Created: 01/16/2025 18:18
Updated: 08/05/2025 22:04
Changes: 01/16/2025 18:18 (23), 01/16/2025 18:19 (2), 01/16/2025 18:21 (41), 02/14/2025 19:36 (2), 08/05/2025 22:04 (11)
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Committer: sany
Cache ID: 216::103

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