Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Ffmpeg v.7.0 and after allows an attacker to cause a denial of service via the libavformat/iamf_writer.c component (CVE-2026-52295)
A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Ffmpeg version 7.0 and later in the libavformat/iamf_writer.c component. This flaw can be exploited by an attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition. The vulnerability does not impact confidentiality or integrity but affects availability.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-52295 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the libavformat/iamf_writer.c component of Ffmpeg versions 7.0 and later. Exploitation of this vulnerability allows an attacker to cause a denial of service by triggering the buffer overflow. The vulnerability is identified as CWE-120 (Classic Buffer Overflow). The CVSS v3.1 base score is 6.2, reflecting a medium severity with local attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and impact limited to availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in denial of service, causing the affected Ffmpeg process to crash or become unresponsive. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity according to the CVSS vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch links are currently provided. Users should monitor vendor communications for updates and consider restricting access to vulnerable components until a patch is available.
Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Ffmpeg v.7.0 and after allows an attacker to cause a denial of service via the libavformat/iamf_writer.c component (CVE-2026-52295)
Description
A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Ffmpeg version 7.0 and later in the libavformat/iamf_writer.c component. This flaw can be exploited by an attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition. The vulnerability does not impact confidentiality or integrity but affects availability.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.2medium
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-52295 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the libavformat/iamf_writer.c component of Ffmpeg versions 7.0 and later. Exploitation of this vulnerability allows an attacker to cause a denial of service by triggering the buffer overflow. The vulnerability is identified as CWE-120 (Classic Buffer Overflow). The CVSS v3.1 base score is 6.2, reflecting a medium severity with local attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and impact limited to availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in denial of service, causing the affected Ffmpeg process to crash or become unresponsive. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity according to the CVSS vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch links are currently provided. Users should monitor vendor communications for updates and consider restricting access to vulnerable components until a patch is available.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-53pf-4457-qg7g
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-52295"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- MODERATE
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
Threat ID: 6a9ee1a0acd9273b49e69063
Added to database: 09/07/2026, 16:09:04 UTC
Last enriched: 09/07/2026, 16:13:22 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 03:51:59 UTC
Views: 11
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