FFmpeg up to 9.0.2 DPX Image libavcodec/dpx.c start_frame/decode_slice/end_frame hwaccel_picture_private denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in FFmpeg up to 9.0.2. This impacts the function start_frame/decode_slice/end_frame of the file libavcodec/dpx.c of the component DPX Image Handler. Executing a manipulation of the argument hwaccel_picture_private can lead to denial of service. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-125237. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in FFmpeg up to 9.0.2 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function start_frame/decode_slice/end_frame of the file libavcodec/dpx.c of the component DPX Image Handler. The manipulation of the argument hwaccel_picture_private 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. CVE summarizes:

FFmpeg 8.1 through 9.0.2 contains a denial of service vulnerability in libavcodec/dpx.c that leaves dpx->hwaccel_picture_private allocated when Vulkan hwaccel callbacks fail. Attackers can supply crafted DPX images that make start_frame, decode_slice or end_frame fail, triggering an av_assert0 abort on the next frame and terminating the decoding application.

The advisory is available at code.ffmpeg.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-125237 since 11/09/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details 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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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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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-2026-125237 (🔒)

GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-125237
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-433354

Entryinfo

Created: 11/09/2026 20:53
Changes: 11/09/2026 20:53 (76)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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