7.8
HIGH CVSS 3.1
CVE-2026-65705
FFmpeg 3.4 - 8.1.2 vf_floodfill Out-of-Bounds Write via filter_frame()
Description

FFmpeg versions 3.4 through 8.1.2 contain an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the vf_floodfill video filter that allows attackers to corrupt heap memory by supplying a dynamically sized video stream with filtergraph reinitialization disabled via -reinit_filter 0. When config_input() allocates the points traversal stack based on initial frame dimensions and a subsequent larger frame is processed, filter_frame() performs flood-fill neighbor pushes beyond the original allocation boundary, resulting in heap corruption and process crash with potential for code execution depending on heap layout and process hardening.

INFO

Published Date :

July 23, 2026, 8:17 p.m.

Last Modified :

July 23, 2026, 8:17 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No
Affected Products

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CVSS Scores
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 HIGH 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 3.1 HIGH [email protected]
CVSS 4.0 HIGH 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 4.0 HIGH [email protected]
Solution
Update FFmpeg to patch heap corruption vulnerability in vf_floodfill filter.
  • Update FFmpeg to a version later than 8.1.2.
  • Apply vendor patches if available.
  • Recompile FFmpeg with updated libraries.
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-2026-65705.

URL Resource
https://code.ffmpeg.org/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/f186c50cf53aec20e9a29059cb22ca3f2d59201c
https://code.ffmpeg.org/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/pulls/23780
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/ffmpeg-vf-floodfill-out-of-bounds-write-via-filter-frame
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Jul. 23, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Affected [{'repo': 'https://code.ffmpeg.org/FFmpeg/FFmpeg', 'vendor': 'FFmpeg', 'product': 'FFmpeg', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '3.4', 'versionType': 'custom', 'lessThanOrEqual': '8.1.2'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': 'f186c50cf53aec20e9a29059cb22ca3f2d59201c', 'versionType': 'git'}], 'defaultStatus': 'affected'}]
    Added Description FFmpeg versions 3.4 through 8.1.2 contain an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the vf_floodfill video filter that allows attackers to corrupt heap memory by supplying a dynamically sized video stream with filtergraph reinitialization disabled via -reinit_filter 0. When config_input() allocates the points traversal stack based on initial frame dimensions and a subsequent larger frame is processed, filter_frame() performs flood-fill neighbor pushes beyond the original allocation boundary, resulting in heap corruption and process crash with potential for code execution depending on heap layout and process hardening.
    Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Added CWE CWE-787
    Added CWE CWE-131
    Added Reference https://code.ffmpeg.org/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/f186c50cf53aec20e9a29059cb22ca3f2d59201c
    Added Reference https://code.ffmpeg.org/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/pulls/23780
    Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/ffmpeg-vf-floodfill-out-of-bounds-write-via-filter-frame
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