FFmpeg 8.0.x Duration Parser libavformat/hlsproto.c parse_playlist duration/target_duration denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in FFmpeg 8.0.x. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function parse_playlist of the file libavformat/hlsproto.c of the component Duration Parser. Executing a manipulation of the argument duration/target_duration can lead to denial of service. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2026-90816. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in FFmpeg 8.0.x. This vulnerability affects the function parse_playlist of the file libavformat/hlsproto.c of the component Duration Parser. The manipulation of the argument duration/target_duration 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.

The advisory is available at code.ffmpeg.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-90816. 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. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. This vulnerability is assigned to T1499 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading to version 8.1 or 9.0 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 64fafd63f0b4 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at code.ffmpeg.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.1

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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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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: FFmpeg 8.1/9.0
Patch: 64fafd63f0b4

Timelineinfo

09/13/2026 Advisory disclosed
09/13/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/13/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: ffmpeg.org

Advisory: code.ffmpeg.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-90816 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-90816
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-403318

Entryinfo

Created: 09/13/2026 18:37
Changes: 09/13/2026 18:37 (57)
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Submitter: Kery Qi
Cache ID: 216::103

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Accepted

  • Submit #922626: FFmpeg FFmpeg ≤ 8.0.x Denial of Service (by Kery Qi)

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