Description
Buffer Overflow vulnerability in FFmpeg 4.2 in mov_write_video_tag due to the out of bounds in libavformat/movenc.c, which could let a remote malicious user obtain sensitive information, cause a Denial of Service, or execute arbitrary code.
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 | 7:4.3.2-0+deb11u2 | — |
| Debian 13 | ffmpeg | 7:4.3.2-0+deb11u2 | — |
| Debian 12 | ffmpeg | 7:4.3.2-0+deb11u2 | — |
| Debian 10 | ffmpeg | 7:4.1.8-0+deb10u1 | DSA-4990-1 |
| Debian 9 | ffmpeg | 7:3.2.15-0+deb9u3 | DLA-2742-1 |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | ffmpeg | 7:4.4.2-0ubuntu0.22.04.1 | USN-5472-1 |
| Ubuntu 20.04 LTS | ffmpeg | 7:4.2.7-0ubuntu0.1 | USN-5472-1 |
| Ubuntu 18.04 LTS | ffmpeg | 7:3.4.11-0ubuntu0.1 | USN-5472-1 |
SUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES 15 SP3 | ffmpeg | 3.4.2-11.3.1 | SUSE-SU-2021:2322-1 |
| SLES 15 SP2 | ffmpeg | 3.4.2-11.3.1 | SUSE-SU-2021:2322-1 |
| SLES 15 SP1 | ffmpeg | 3.4.2-4.34.2 | SUSE-SU-2021:2929-1 |
| SLES 15 | ffmpeg | 3.4.2-4.34.2 | SUSE-SU-2021:2929-1 |
Show 8 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES for SAP 15 SP1 | ffmpeg | 3.4.2-4.34.2 | SUSE-SU-2021:2929-1 |
| SLES for SAP 15 | ffmpeg | 3.4.2-4.34.2 | SUSE-SU-2021:2929-1 |
| SLE HPC 15 SP1 | ffmpeg | 3.4.2-4.34.2 | SUSE-SU-2021:2929-1 |
| SLE HPC 15 | ffmpeg | 3.4.2-4.34.2 | SUSE-SU-2021:2929-1 |
| SUSE Manager Server 4.0 | ffmpeg | 3.4.2-4.34.2 | SUSE-SU-2021:2929-1 |
| SUSE Manager Retail Branch Server 4.0 | ffmpeg | 3.4.2-4.34.2 | SUSE-SU-2021:2929-1 |
| SUSE Manager Proxy 4.0 | ffmpeg | 3.4.2-4.34.2 | SUSE-SU-2021:2929-1 |
| SUSE Enterprise Storage 6 | ffmpeg | 3.4.2-4.34.2 | SUSE-SU-2021:2929-1 |
openSUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| openSUSE Leap 15.3 | ffmpeg | 3.4.2-11.3.1 | openSUSE-SU-2021:2322-1 |
Alpine
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine v3.24 | ffmpeg | 4.4.1-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.23 | ffmpeg | 4.4.1-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.22 | ffmpeg +1 | 4.4.1-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.21 | ffmpeg +1 | 4.4.1-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.20 | ffmpeg +1 | 4.4.1-r0 | — |
Show 7 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine v3.19 | ffmpeg +1 | 4.4.1-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.18 | ffmpeg +1 | 4.4.1-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.17 | ffmpeg +1 | 4.4.1-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.16 | ffmpeg +1 | 4.4.1-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.15 | ffmpeg | 4.4.1-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.14 | ffmpeg | 4.4.1-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.13 | ffmpeg | 4.3.3-r0 | — |
Advisories 7
- USN-5472-1 ffmpeg vulnerabilities Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Apr 27, 2026
- DSA-4990-1 ffmpeg - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- DLA-2742-1 ffmpeg - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2021:2929-1 Security update for ffmpeg SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- openSUSE-SU-2021:2322-1 Security update for ffmpeg SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2021:2322-1 Security update for ffmpeg SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- WID-SEC-2022-0210 ffmpeg: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Mar 19, 2025
References
- https://trac.ffmpeg.org/ticket/8190
- [debian-lts-announce] 20210815 [SECURITY] [DLA 2742-1] ffmpeg security update mailing-list
- DSA-4990 vendor-advisory