A NULL pointer dereference in the get_min_buffer_size function (/libswscale/slice.c) of FFmpeg N-122528-gdd2976b9e1 allows attackers to cause a… (CVE-2026-38344)
Description
A NULL pointer dereference vulnerability exists in the get_min_buffer_size function of FFmpeg N-122528-gdd2976b9e1. This flaw can be triggered by supplying a crafted video file, leading to a Denial of Service (DoS) condition.
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Technical Analysis
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-38344 involves a NULL pointer dereference in the get_min_buffer_size function located in /libswscale/slice.c of FFmpeg version N-122528-gdd2976b9e1. An attacker can exploit this by providing a specially crafted video file, causing the application to crash and resulting in a denial of service. No further technical details or exploitation methods are provided in the source data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation causes a denial of service by crashing the FFmpeg process handling the crafted video file. There is no information indicating code execution or data corruption beyond service disruption.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch links are provided in the available data.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-36fh-g62v-wh23
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-38344"]
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a91a7e6acd9273b49065a58
Added to database: 08/28/2026, 15:23:18 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 00:07:59 UTC
Last updated: 10/12/2026, 18:48:19 UTC
Views: 50
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