CVE-2026-70631 Details
Description
FFmpeg versions from 0.5 up to, but not including, 9.0 contain an uninitialized heap memory disclosure vulnerability in the native TIFF decoder in libavcodec/tiff.c. An attacker who can cause FFmpeg to decode a crafted TIFF file can supply a valid Deflate-compressed strip that terminates successfully after producing fewer bytes than the declared strip requires. The tiff_unpack_zlib() function allocates a heap buffer sized for the full declared strip but copies all declared rows via memcpy() regardless of how many bytes zlib actually decompressed, causing unwritten bytes that can contain stale data from prior heap allocations to be incorporated into decoded image output and potentially exposing sensitive data in persistent services.
A vulnerability allowing uninitialized heap memory disclosure has been identified in the TIFF decoder of FFmpeg. This issue affects versions 0.5 prior to 9.0. The vulnerability arises because the decoder improperly handles Deflate-compressed strips, leading to the inclusion of stale data from previous heap allocations in the decoded image. An attacker can exploit this by crafting a TIFF file that takes advantage of the decoder's memory management flaws, potentially exposing sensitive information in applications that use FFmpeg.
Users can upgrade to FFmpeg version 9.0 or later, where this vulnerability has been fixed.
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CISA-ADP
Assessed Aug 8, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-908 | Use of Uninitialized Resource | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| ffmpeg ffmpeg | >= 0.5, < 9 |
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Aug 8, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Aug 7, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Aug 6, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |