CVE-2026-70632: Libav · FFmpeg versions from 4.4 up to, but not including, 9.0 contain an out-of-bounds heap write vulnerability in the native GoPro CineForm HD (CFHD)
Affects libavSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High · fixed in 9.0 : patch libav soon.
Data as of 5 Nov 2026, 23:24 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 13% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 9.0, 7:4.4.2-0ubuntu0.22.04.1+esm14, 7:6.1.1-3ubuntu5+esm12 +1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 6 Aug 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 5 Nov 2026.
What to do
Upgrade to a fixed release listed under Affected software.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
GitHubffmpeg/FFmpegpkg:github/ffmpeg/FFmpegOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu Pro 14.04 LTSlibavpkg:deb/ubuntu/libav?arch=source&distro=esm-infra-legacy/trustyOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu Pro 22.04 LTSffmpegpkg:deb/ubuntu/ffmpeg?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/jammyOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu Pro 24.04 LTSffmpegpkg:deb/ubuntu/ffmpeg?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 26.10ffmpegpkg:deb/ubuntu/ffmpeg?arch=source&distro=stonkingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu Pro 26.04 LTSffmpegpkg:deb/ubuntu/ffmpeg?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
A patch is available for this vulnerability. Ubuntu has issued security advisories and provides patches for affected versions in their LTS releases. Users should apply these official updates promptly to remediate the vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Description
FFmpeg versions from 4.4 up to, but not including, 9.0 contain an out-of-bounds heap write vulnerability in the native GoPro CineForm HD (CFHD) decoder. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to corrupt heap memory by supplying a crafted AVI file during stream probing. The flaw is due to the cfhd_decode() function not enforcing a logical output-width invariant, leading to writes beyond the allocated output buffer. Ubuntu has issued security advisories and provides patches for affected versions in their LTS releases.
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-70632 (opens in a new tab)
- code.ffmpeg.org/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/1006a2151236f9235bf02822f263b3fb0532111e (opens in a new tab)
- code.ffmpeg.org/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/16b2049d4d5222db6cd7c031409058571c94f6a9 (opens in a new tab)
- code.ffmpeg.org/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/db05df9d135fb56a4babb836d5e9f5c1d984e087 (opens in a new tab)
- code.ffmpeg.org/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/pulls/23898 (opens in a new tab)
- vulncheck.com/advisories/ffmpeg-heap-out-of-bounds-write-in-cfhd-decoder-via-avi-demuxing (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-70632 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-70632 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8680-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8738-1 (opens in a new tab)