CVE-2025-0518

Unchecked sscanf return value which leads to memory data leak

Description

Unchecked Return Value, Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability in FFmpeg allows Read Sensitive Constants Within an Executable. This vulnerability is associated with program files https://github.Com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/blob/master/libavfilter/af_pan.C . This issue affects FFmpeg: 7.1. Issue was fixed:  https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/b5b6391d64807578ab872dc58fb8aa621dcfc38a https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/b5b6391d64807578ab872dc58fb8aa621dcfc38a This issue was discovered by: Simcha Kosman

Category

4.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.09%
Affected: FFmpeg FFmpeg
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/b5b6391d64807578ab872dc58fb8aa621dcfc38a

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-0518?
CVE-2025-0518 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-0518?
To fix CVE-2025-0518, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2025-0518 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-0518 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-0518?
CVE-2025-0518 affects FFmpeg FFmpeg.
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