FFmpeg up to 9.0.2 AAC to ASC Filter aac_adtstoasc_filter null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in FFmpeg up to 9.0.2. The impacted element is the function aac_adtstoasc_filter of the component AAC to ASC Filter. Performing a manipulation results in null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-125225. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in FFmpeg up to 9.0.2. This affects the function aac_adtstoasc_filter of the component AAC to ASC Filter. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-476. The product dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid but is NULL. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

FFmpeg through 9.0.2 contains a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability in aac_adtstoasc_filter() that allows attackers to crash applications via oversized ADTS AAC packets. Attackers can supply a crafted file with a packet over 256 MB, overflowing the bit count so init_get_bits() fails unchecked and get_bits() crashes during MP4, Matroska, FLV or LATM remuxing.

The advisory is shared at code.ffmpeg.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-125225 since 11/09/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

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: 4.9

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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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-2026-125225 (🔒)

GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-125225
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-433341

Entryinfo

Created: 11/09/2026 20:49
Changes: 11/09/2026 20:49 (74)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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