CVE-2025-8586

low-risk
Published 2025-08-05

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in libav up to 12.3. This affects the function ff_seek_frame_binary of the file /libavformat/utils.c of the component MPEG File Parser. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The bug was initially reported by the researcher to the wrong project. This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.

Do I need to act?

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0.04% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
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CVSS 3.3/10 Low
LOCAL / LOW complexity

Affected Products (1)

Affected Vendors

Libav

References (7)

Exploit https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CX1GZUyJVzyDDGLVa8FG58XUt_30kHKT/view?usp=shari...
Exploit https://trac.ffmpeg.org/ticket/11681
Permissions Required https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.318819
Third Party Advisory https://vuldb.com/?id.318819
Third Party Advisory https://vuldb.com/?submit.621826
Exploit https://trac.ffmpeg.org/ticket/11681
Third Party Advisory https://vuldb.com/?submit.621826
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low-risk
Severity 13/34 · Low
Exploitability 0/34 · Minimal
Exposure 5/34 · Minimal