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CVE-2009-4631

Off-by-one error in the VP3 decoder (vp3.c) in FFmpeg 0.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted VP3 file that triggers an out-of-bounds read and possibly memory corruption.

Severity
High 9.3
Published
10 Feb 2010
Last changed
16 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
1 Nov 2026
Exploit chance
5.1% in the next 30 daysHigher than 92% of CVEs. EPSS by FIRST, 12 Nov 2026
Weakness
CWE-189
Attack
Over the network · No login needed
Attacker can
Read data · Change data · Take it down
CVSS vector
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
FFmpegServers and applications · cpe:a:ffmpeg:ffmpeg
  • Version 0.5

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-4631
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2009-4631