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CVE-2025-52290

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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.

Severity
HIGH
CVSS score
7.5 (v3.1)
Vulnerability status
Awaiting Analysis
Source identifier
Published
2026-10-19 18:16:58.040000
Last modified
2026-10-28 14:10:00.220000
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  "id": "CVE-2025-52290",
  "sourceIdentifier": "[email protected]",
  "published": "2026-10-19T18:16:58.040",
  "lastModified": "2026-10-28T14:10:00.220",
  "vulnStatus": "Awaiting Analysis",
  "cveTags": [],
  "descriptions": [
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      "value": "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."
    },
    {
      "lang": "es",
      "value": "Una desreferenciación de puntero NULL en la función avpriv_h264_has_num_reorder_frames de Ffmpeg versión N-119856-gbe46370941 permite a los atacantes provocar una denegación de servicio (DoS) mediante el procesamiento de un archivo multimedia manipulado."
    }
  ],
  "affected": [
    {
      "source": "[email protected]",
      "affectedData": [
        {
          "vendor": "n/a",
          "product": "n/a",
          "versions": [
            {
              "version": "n/a",
              "status": "affected"
            }
          ]
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "metrics": {
    "cvssMetricV31": [
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        "type": "Secondary",
        "cvssData": {
          "version": "3.1",
          "vectorString": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H",
          "baseScore": 7.5,
          "baseSeverity": "HIGH",
          "attackVector": "NETWORK",
          "attackComplexity": "LOW",
          "privilegesRequired": "NONE",
          "userInteraction": "NONE",
          "scope": "UNCHANGED",
          "confidentialityImpact": "NONE",
          "integrityImpact": "NONE",
          "availabilityImpact": "HIGH"
        },
        "exploitabilityScore": 3.9,
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      }
    ],
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        "ssvcData": {
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          "role": "CISA Coordinator",
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          "value": "CWE-400"
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  ],
  "references": [
    {
      "url": "https://ffmpeg.org",
      "source": "[email protected]"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://infosec.exchange/@sigdevel/116733488628458667",
      "source": "[email protected]"
    },
    {
      "url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/10/20/6",
      "source": "af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108"
    }
  ]
}