Description
Integer overflow in libavcodec/mpegvideo_parser.c in libav 11.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted 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 8 | libav | 6:11.9-1~deb8u1 | DSA-3833-1 |
| Debian 7 | libav | 6:0.8.20-0+deb7u1 | DLA-791-1 |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu Pro 14.04 LTS | libav | 6:9.20-0ubuntu0.14.04.1+esm1 | — |
Advisories 2
- DLA-791-1 libav - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- DSA-3833-1 libav - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026