FFmpeg 8.0.1 File tools/zmqsend.c denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in FFmpeg 8.0.1. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file tools/zmqsend.c of the component File Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to denial of service. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2026-30998. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in FFmpeg 8.0.1 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects some unknown processing of the file tools/zmqsend.c of the component File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

An improper resource deallocation and closure vulnerability in the tools/zmqsend.c component of FFmpeg v8.0.1 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via supplying a crafted input file.

The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-30998 since 03/09/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1499.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 307356 (FFmpeg <= 8.0.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (307356), EUVD (EUVD-2026-21974) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-1070). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

  • Fedora Linux
  • Open Source ffmpeg

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.2

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 307356
Nessus Name: FFmpeg <= 8.0.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

03/09/2026 CVE reserved
04/13/2026 +34 days Advisory disclosed
04/13/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
05/22/2026 +39 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: ffmpeg.org

Advisory: github.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2026-30998 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-30998
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-357160
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CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-1070 - ffmpeg: Mehrere Schwachstellen erm&ouml;glichen Denial of Service

Entryinfo

Created: 04/13/2026 17:24
Updated: 05/22/2026 11:01
Changes: 04/13/2026 17:24 (54), 04/13/2026 19:04 (1), 04/18/2026 03:38 (2), 05/22/2026 11:01 (7)
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