Description
The swri_audio_convert function in audioconvert.c in FFmpeg libswresample through 3.0.101, as used in FFmpeg 3.4.1, aubio 0.4.6, and other products, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via a crafted audio 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 | aubio | 0.4.6-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | aubio | 0.4.6-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | aubio | 0.4.6-1 | — |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 18.04 LTS | aubio | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | aubio | No fix yet | — |
SUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSE Package Hub 15 SP1 | ffmpeg-4 | 4.2.1-bp151.5.3.1 | openSUSE-SU-2020:0024-1 |
| SUSE Package Hub 15 | ffmpeg-4 | 4.2.1-bp151.5.3.1 | openSUSE-SU-2020:0024-1 |
| SUSE Package Hub 12 SP2 | ffmpeg | 3.4.2-14.1 | openSUSE-SU-2018:0476-1, openSUSE-SU-2018:0470-1 |
| SUSE Package Hub 12 SP2 | ffmpeg-4 | 4.2.1-bp151.5.3.1 | openSUSE-SU-2020:0024-1 |
openSUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | ffmpeg-4 | 4.4-5.2 | openSUSE-SU-2024:10754-1 |
| openSUSE Leap 15.1 | ffmpeg-4 | 4.2.1-bp151.5.3.1 | openSUSE-SU-2020:0024-1 |
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PyPI | aubio | < 0.4.7 | 0.4.7 | PYSEC-2017-77 |
Advisories 4
- openSUSE-SU-2020:0024-1 Security update for ffmpeg-4 SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- openSUSE-SU-2024:10754-1 ffmpeg-4-4.4-5.2 on GA media SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- openSUSE-SU-2018:0470-1 Security update for ffmpeg SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- openSUSE-SU-2018:0476-1 Security update for ffmpeg SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026