CVE-2026-30998
FFmpeg ZMQSend Denial of Service
Description
An improper resource deallocation and closure vulnerability in the tools/zmqsend.c component of FFmpeg v8.0.1 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via supplying a crafted input file.
INFO
Published Date :
April 13, 2026, 3:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 23, 2026, 8:11 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Update FFmpeg to a patched version.
- Validate input file handling.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-30998.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://excellent-oatmeal-319.notion.site/CVE-2026-30998-Resource-Leak-3265a71f9cca4dc58df4632ce8b60a50 | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
| https://ffmpeg.org/doxygen/7.0/zmqsend_8c_source.html | Product |
| https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/blob/master/tools/zmqsend.c | Product |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-30998 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-30998
weaknesses.
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Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Apr. 23, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:ffmpeg:ffmpeg:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (including) 8.0.1 Added Reference Type MITRE: https://excellent-oatmeal-319.notion.site/CVE-2026-30998-Resource-Leak-3265a71f9cca4dc58df4632ce8b60a50 Types: Exploit, Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type MITRE: https://ffmpeg.org/doxygen/7.0/zmqsend_8c_source.html Types: Product Added Reference Type MITRE: https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/blob/master/tools/zmqsend.c Types: Product -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Apr. 13, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-400 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 13, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description An improper resource deallocation and closure vulnerability in the tools/zmqsend.c component of FFmpeg v8.0.1 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via supplying a crafted input file. Added Reference https://excellent-oatmeal-319.notion.site/CVE-2026-30998-Resource-Leak-3265a71f9cca4dc58df4632ce8b60a50 Added Reference https://ffmpeg.org/doxygen/7.0/zmqsend_8c_source.html Added Reference https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/blob/master/tools/zmqsend.c