CVE-2015-8663 json
The ff_get_buffer function in libavcodec/utils.c in FFmpeg before 2.8.4 preserves width and height values after a failure, which allows rem…
published 2015-12-24 10 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2015-8540
- cvss
- 8.3
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.9%
- EPSS 1.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 79%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The ff_get_buffer function in libavcodec/utils.c in FFmpeg before 2.8.4 preserves width and height values after a failure, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds array access) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted .mov file.
Patch / fix
- ffmpeg Debian 14, Debian 13, Debian 12 7:2.8.4-1
debian advisories DEBIAN-CVE-2015-8663
- ffmpeg-4 openSUSE Tumbleweed 4.4-5.2
opensuse advisories openSUSE-SU-2024:10754-1
Exploit prediction
1.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 79% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 8.3 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L |
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.5 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2015-8663
- NVD CVE-2015-8663
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