Description
The che_configure function in libavcodec/aacdec_template.c in FFmpeg before 3.2.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (allocation of huge memory, and being killed by the OS) via a crafted MOV file.
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 | 7:3.2.4-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | ffmpeg | 7:3.2.4-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | ffmpeg | 7:3.2.4-1 | — |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | ffmpeg | 7:2.8.11-0ubuntu0.16.04.1 | — |
SUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSE Package Hub 12 SP2 | ffmpeg | 3.1.8-8.1 | openSUSE-SU-2017:1531-1 |
| SUSE Package Hub 12 SP1 | ffmpeg2 | 2.8.11-12.1 | openSUSE-SU-2017:1532-1 |
Advisories 2
- openSUSE-SU-2017:1531-1 Security update for ffmpeg SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- openSUSE-SU-2017:1532-1 Security update for ffmpeg SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
References
- [oss-security] 20161208 [CVE-2016-9561] ffmpeg crashes on decoding MOV file mailing-list
- 94756 vdb-entry