FFmpeg up to 9.0.2 SVT JPEG XS Decoder libsvtjpegxsdec.c svt_jpegxs_dec_decode memory leak
| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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Summary
A vulnerability was found in FFmpeg up to 9.0.2. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is the function svt_jpegxs_dec_decode of the file libsvtjpegxsdec.c of the component SVT JPEG XS Decoder. This manipulation causes memory leak.
This vulnerability appears as CVE-2026-125240. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit.
Details
A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in FFmpeg up to 9.0.2. Affected by this vulnerability is the function svt_jpegxs_dec_decode of the file libsvtjpegxsdec.c of the component SVT JPEG XS Decoder. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory leak vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-401. The product does not sufficiently track and release allocated memory after it has been used, making the memory unavailable for reallocation and reuse. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:
FFmpeg through 9.0.2 contains a resource leak vulnerability in svt_jpegxs_dec_decode() in libsvtjpegxsdec.c that leaks decoder instances when ff_set_dimensions() rejects frame dimensions. Attackers can supply a crafted JPEG XS stream, for example in MPEG-TS, with oversized headers to repeatedly leak decoder threads and buffers, exhausting memory.
The advisory is shared at code.ffmpeg.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-125240 since 11/09/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1499 for this issue.
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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Product
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Website
- Product: https://ffmpeg.org/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
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Exploiting
Class: Memory leakCWE: CWE-401 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes
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Countermeasures
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Timeline
11/09/2026 Advisory disclosed11/09/2026 CVE reserved
11/09/2026 VulDB entry created
11/09/2026 VulDB entry last update
Sources
Product: ffmpeg.orgAdvisory: code.ffmpeg.org
Status: Not defined
CNA: VulnCheck
CVE: CVE-2026-125240 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-125240
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-433333
Entry
Created: 11/09/2026 20:47Changes: 11/09/2026 20:47 (75)
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Cache ID: 216::103
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