Description
A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Channel Splitting functionality of MediaInfoLib (version(s): 26.01). A specially crafted .riff file can lead to arbitrary code execution. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| MediaArea | MediaInfoLib | 26.01 | — |
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.
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 26.10 | libmediainfo | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 26.04 LTS | libmediainfo | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 25.10 | libmediainfo | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 24.04 LTS | libmediainfo | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | libmediainfo | No fix yet | — |
Show 4 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu Pro 20.04 LTS | libmediainfo | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu Pro 18.04 LTS | libmediainfo | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu Pro 16.04 LTS | libmediainfo | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu Pro 14.04 LTS | libmediainfo | No fix yet | — |