CVE-2026-90816: Denial of Service in FFmpeg
CVE-2026-90816 is a denial of service vulnerability in FFmpeg affecting the parse_playlist function in libavformat/hlsproto.c. The issue arises from manipulation of the duration or target_duration arguments. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely. Upgrading to FFmpeg versions 8.1 or 9.0 mitigates the issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in FFmpeg 8.0.x involves the parse_playlist function of the Duration Parser component (libavformat/hlsproto.c). Manipulating the duration or target_duration arguments can cause a denial of service condition. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without privileges or user interaction. The issue is fixed in FFmpeg versions 8.1 and 9.0 by patch 64fafd63f0b4.
Potential Impact
An attacker can remotely cause a denial of service in FFmpeg 8.0.x by manipulating specific arguments in the playlist parsing function. This could disrupt services or applications relying on FFmpeg for media processing. There is no indication of privilege escalation, code execution, or data disclosure.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade FFmpeg to version 8.1 or later (including 9.0) where this vulnerability is patched. The patch identified as 64fafd63f0b4 addresses the issue. No other mitigations are indicated.
CVE-2026-90816: Denial of Service in FFmpeg
Description
CVE-2026-90816 is a denial of service vulnerability in FFmpeg affecting the parse_playlist function in libavformat/hlsproto.c. The issue arises from manipulation of the duration or target_duration arguments. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely. Upgrading to FFmpeg versions 8.1 or 9.0 mitigates the issue.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
FFmpeg
cpe:2.3:a:ffmpeg:ffmpeg:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Run on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in FFmpeg 8.0.x involves the parse_playlist function of the Duration Parser component (libavformat/hlsproto.c). Manipulating the duration or target_duration arguments can cause a denial of service condition. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without privileges or user interaction. The issue is fixed in FFmpeg versions 8.1 and 9.0 by patch 64fafd63f0b4.
Potential Impact
An attacker can remotely cause a denial of service in FFmpeg 8.0.x by manipulating specific arguments in the playlist parsing function. This could disrupt services or applications relying on FFmpeg for media processing. There is no indication of privilege escalation, code execution, or data disclosure.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade FFmpeg to version 8.1 or later (including 9.0) where this vulnerability is patched. The patch identified as 64fafd63f0b4 addresses the issue. No other mitigations are indicated.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-13T16:32:04.243Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa8567355bf5e2cf58d7f0a
Added to database: 09/14/2026, 20:17:55 UTC
Last enriched: 09/14/2026, 20:32:02 UTC
Last updated: 09/14/2026, 20:54:41 UTC
Views: 6
Community Reviews
0 reviewsCrowdsource mitigation strategies, share intel context, and vote on the most helpful responses. Sign in to add your voice and help keep defenders ahead.
Want to contribute mitigation steps or threat intel context? Sign in or create an account to join the community discussion.
Actions
Updates to AI analysis require Pro Console access. Upgrade inside Console → Billing.
Need more coverage?
Upgrade to Pro Console for AI refresh and higher limits.
For incident response and remediation, OffSeq services can help resolve threats faster.
Latest Threats
Check if your credentials are on the dark web
Instant breach scanning across billions of leaked records. Free tier available.