CVE-2025-1816 Details
Description
A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in FFmpeg up to 6e26f57f672b05e7b8b052007a83aef99dc81ccb. This affects the function audio_element_obu of the file libavformat/iamf_parse.c of the component IAMF File Handler. The manipulation of the argument num_parameters leads to memory leak. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of the patch is 0526535cd58444dd264e810b2f3348b4d96cff3b. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.
A memory leak vulnerability has been identified in FFmpeg versions prior to 6e26f57f672b05e7b8b052007a83aef99dc81ccb. The issue arises in the IAMF File Handler component, specifically within the 'audio_element_obu' function of 'libavformat/iamf_parse.c'. The vulnerability is caused by improper handling of the 'num_parameters' argument, which leads to allocated memory not being properly tracked or released. This memory leak can be exploited remotely, without authentication, but requires user interaction.
Users are advised to upgrade to FFmpeg versions that include the patch for this vulnerability. The patch is available in the official FFmpeg repository.
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Assessed Mar 2, 2025CISA-ADP
Assessed Mar 3, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://trac.ffmpeg.org/ticket/11475 | CISA-ADP | Issue TrackingVendor |
| https://ffmpeg.org/ | [email protected] | Vendor |
| https://git.ffmpeg.org/gitweb/ffmpeg.git/commit/0526535cd58444dd264e810b2f3348b4d96cff3b | [email protected] | Source CodeVendor |
| https://trac.ffmpeg.org/attachment/ticket/11475/poc | [email protected] | ExploitIssue TrackingVendor |
| https://trac.ffmpeg.org/ticket/11475 | [email protected] | Issue TrackingVendor |
| https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.298089 | [email protected] | AdvisoryExploitRemedy |
| https://vuldb.com/?id.298089 | [email protected] | AdvisoryExploitRemedy |
| https://vuldb.com/?submit.506575 | [email protected] | Technical Description |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-401 | Missing Release of Memory after Effective Lifetime | [email protected] |
| CWE-404 | Improper Resource Shutdown or Release | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| FFmpeg | <= 6e26f57f672b05e7b8b052007a83aef99dc81ccb |
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Mar 3, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Mar 2, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |