Description
The vqa_decode_chunk function in libavcodec/vqavideo.c in FFmpeg before 1.0.4 and 1.1.x before 1.1.2 allows remote attackers to have an unspecified impact via a large (1) cbp0 or (2) cbpz chunk in Westwood Studios VQA Video file, which triggers an out-of-bounds write.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | ffmpeg | 7:2.4.1-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | ffmpeg | 7:2.4.1-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | ffmpeg | 7:2.4.1-1 | — |
| Debian 7 | libav | 6:0.8.10-1 | DSA-2855-1 |
Advisories 1
- DSA-2855-1 libav - several Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026