Description
The mp4ff_read_stco function in common/mp4ff/mp4atom.c in Freeware Advanced Audio Decoder 2 (FAAD2) 2.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (large loop and CPU consumption) via a crafted mp4 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 | faad2 | 2.8.1-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | faad2 | 2.8.1-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | faad2 | 2.8.1-1 | — |
| Debian 7 | faad2 | 2.7-8+deb7u1 | DLA-1077-1 |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | faad2 | 2.8.0~cvs20150510-1ubuntu0.1 | — |
| Ubuntu 14.04 LTS | faad2 | 2.7-8+deb7u1build0.14.04.1 | — |
Show 1 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu Pro 14.04 LTS | faad2 | 2.7-8+deb8u3build0.14.04.1~esm1 | — |
Advisories 1
- DLA-1077-1 faad2 - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026