Servers and applications
CVE-2018-7557
The decode_init function in libavcodec/utvideodec.c in FFmpeg 2.8 through 3.4.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Out of array read) via an AVI file with crafted dimensions within chroma subsampling data.
- Severity
- Medium 6.5
- Published
- 28 Feb 2018
- Last changed
- 17 Jun 2026
- Added to UpHeron
- 1 Nov 2026
- Exploit chance
- 1.9% in the next 30 daysHigher than 79% of CVEs. EPSS by FIRST, 11 Nov 2026
- Weakness
- Out-of-bounds read (CWE-125)
- Attack
- Over the network · No login needed · Needs someone to click or open something
- Attacker can
- Take it down
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H- Sources
- NVD
Affected software
| Software | Affected versions |
|---|---|
FFmpegServers and applications · cpe:a:ffmpeg:ffmpeg |
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