An integer overflow in the target_sws_fuzzer() function (libswscale/output.c) of FFmpeg N-122528-gdd2976b9e1 allows attackers to cause a Denial of… (CVE-2026-38350)
Description
An integer overflow vulnerability exists in the target_sws_fuzzer() function within libswscale/output.c of FFmpeg N-122528-gdd2976b9e1. This flaw allows an attacker to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) by supplying crafted input. The vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-38350 and has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7.5. No patch or remediation information is currently provided.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-38350 is an integer overflow vulnerability in the target_sws_fuzzer() function of FFmpeg's libswscale/output.c component. The flaw can be triggered by an attacker providing specially crafted input, leading to a denial of service condition. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-190 (Integer Overflow or Wraparound). There is no available information on affected versions or patches at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability results in denial of service, causing the affected application or system running the vulnerable FFmpeg version to crash or become unresponsive. There is no indication of confidentiality or integrity impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, avoid processing untrusted or malformed input with the vulnerable FFmpeg component to reduce risk.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-5mvf-7pmf-w2w4
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-38350"]
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a91a7e5acd9273b49065a05
Added to database: 08/28/2026, 15:23:17 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 05:52:36 UTC
Last updated: 10/12/2026, 18:48:19 UTC
Views: 45
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