FFmpeg Null Pointer Dereference Vulnerability in IAMF Header Processing

Vulnerability

A null pointer dereference vulnerability has been identified in FFmpeg version 7.1. The issue arises in the function 'iamf_read_header' within the IAMF decoder module, specifically in 'libavformat/iamfdec.c'. This vulnerability could potentially be exploited to cause a crash or unexpected behavior in the application.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability leads to a null pointer dereference, which can cause a crash or undefined behavior in the application.

Added: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM
Updated: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
8.4
impact
2.5
exploitability
6.0
remediation
0.0
relevance
0.0
threat
6.4
urgency
2.9
incentive
1.7

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