CVE-2015-8218 json
The decode_uncompressed function in libavcodec/faxcompr.c in FFmpeg before 2.8.2 does not validate uncompressed runs, which allows remote a…
published 2015-11-17 10 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2015-8107
- cvss
- 6.8
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.8%
- EPSS 1.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 78%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The decode_uncompressed function in libavcodec/faxcompr.c in FFmpeg before 2.8.2 does not validate uncompressed runs, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds array access) or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted CCITT FAX data.
Patch / fix
- ffmpeg Debian 14, Debian 13, Debian 12 7:2.8.2-1
debian advisories DEBIAN-CVE-2015-8218
- ffmpeg-4 openSUSE Tumbleweed 4.4-5.2
opensuse advisories openSUSE-SU-2024:10754-1
Exploit prediction
1.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 78% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.8 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
References
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2015-8218
- NVD CVE-2015-8218
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