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CVE-2009-4636

FFmpeg 0.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (hang) via a crafted file that triggers an infinite loop.

Severity
Medium 4.3
Published
10 Feb 2010
Last changed
16 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
1 Nov 2026
Exploit chance
3% in the next 30 daysHigher than 87% of CVEs. EPSS by FIRST, 12 Nov 2026
Weakness
Code injection (CWE-94)
Attack
Over the network · No login needed
Attacker can
Slow it down
CVSS vector
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
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-2009-4636
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2009-4636