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CVE-2025-52290

A NULL pointer dereference in the avpriv_h264_has_num_reorder_frames function of Ffmpeg version…

Risk score
59/100
CVSS
7.5 v3.1
Exploit chance (30 days)
0.5%
Published
19 Oct 2026

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What to know

What it is
A NULL pointer dereference in the avpriv_h264_has_num_reorder_frames function of Ffmpeg version N-119856-gbe46370941 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via processing a crafted media file.
Affected
See advisory
Fix
Apply the vendor's security update; see the linked advisory.
Exploitation
No known exploitation

Why it is Yellow

  • CVSS 7.5 high
  • Remotely exploitable without logging in

References

Original description

A NULL pointer dereference in the avpriv_h264_has_num_reorder_frames function of Ffmpeg version N-119856-gbe46370941 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via processing a crafted media file.

Last activity 19 Oct 2026. Patch Forecast updates every hour.