FFmpeg up to 9.0.2 dovi_rpuenc libavcodec/dovi_rpuenc.c dovi_configure_ext divide by zero

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in FFmpeg up to 9.0.2. Affected by this vulnerability is the function dovi_configure_ext of the file libavcodec/dovi_rpuenc.c of the component dovi_rpuenc. Performing a manipulation results in divide by zero. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-125258. The attack needs to be approached locally. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in FFmpeg up to 9.0.2. This affects the function dovi_configure_ext of the file libavcodec/dovi_rpuenc.c of the component dovi_rpuenc. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a divide by zero vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-369. The product divides a value by zero. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

FFmpeg through 9.0.2 contains a division by zero vulnerability in dovi_configure_ext() in libavcodec/dovi_rpuenc.c that allows attackers to crash the process via an unvalidated frame rate denominator. Attackers can supply a crafted HEVC or AV1 input with a nonzero frame rate numerator and zero denominator to the dovi_rpu bitstream filter or libx265, libaom, or libsvtav1 encoders, causing denial of service.

It is possible to read the advisory at code.ffmpeg.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-125258 since 11/09/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

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

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.7

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Divide by zero
CWE: CWE-369 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

11/09/2026 Advisory disclosed
11/09/2026 +0 days CVE reserved
11/09/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
11/09/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: ffmpeg.org

Advisory: code.ffmpeg.org
Status: Not defined

CNA: VulnCheck
CVE: CVE-2026-125258 (🔒)

GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-125258
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-433323

Entryinfo

Created: 11/09/2026 20:44
Changes: 11/09/2026 20:44 (75)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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