FFmpeg up to 8.1.2/9.0.1 libavformat tls_mbedtls.c tls_open certificate validation
| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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Summary
A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in FFmpeg up to 8.1.2/9.0.1. Impacted is the function tls_open of the file libavformat/tls_mbedtls.c of the component libavformat. The manipulation results in certificate validation.
This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-107660. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.
Upgrading the affected component is advised.
Details
A vulnerability was found in FFmpeg up to 8.1.2/9.0.1. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is the function tls_open of the file libavformat/tls_mbedtls.c of the component libavformat. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a certificate validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-295. The product does not validate, or incorrectly validates, a certificate. This is going to have an impact on integrity. CVE summarizes:
FFmpeg before 8.1.3 and 9.x before 9.0.2 contains an improper certificate validation vulnerability in tls_open() of libavformat/tls_mbedtls.c, which skips hostname checks for IP-address hosts. Network attackers can intercept https, rtmps, or tls connections to IP-literal URLs with any trusted CA-issued certificate to read and tamper with streams.
The advisory is shared for download at code.ffmpeg.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-107660 since 10/08/2026. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1587.003.
Upgrading to version 8.1.3 or 9.0.2 eliminates this vulnerability.
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Product
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Website
- Product: https://ffmpeg.org/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
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CNA Base Score: 4.8
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Exploiting
Class: Certificate validationCWE: CWE-295 / CWE-287
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
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Upgrade: FFmpeg 8.1.3/9.0.2
Timeline
10/08/2026 Advisory disclosed10/08/2026 CVE reserved
10/08/2026 VulDB entry created
10/08/2026 VulDB entry last update
Sources
Product: ffmpeg.orgAdvisory: code.ffmpeg.org
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2026-107660 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-107660
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-415464
Entry
Created: 10/08/2026 17:43Changes: 10/08/2026 17:43 (77)
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Cache ID: 216::103
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