CVE-2019-11338: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Apr 18, 2019
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Updated

Last updated 25 August 2025

Other sources

libavcodec/hevcdec.c in FFmpeg 3.4 and 4.1.2 mishandles detection of duplicate first slices, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and out-of-array access) or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted HEVC data.

Launchpad

Affected Software

11 affected componentsFixes available
FFmpeg FFmpeg=3.4
FFmpeg FFmpeg=4.1.2
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Novell Suse Package Hub For Suse Linux Enterprise=12
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.10
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=19.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=20.04
debian/ffmpeg
7:4.3.7-0+deb11u17:4.3.9-0+deb11u27:5.1.8-0+deb12u17:7.1.3-0+deb13u17:8.0.1-37:8.1-3

Event History

Apr 18, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:52 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:52 PM
Description
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:14 PM
Description
Feb 20, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·05:26 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Mar 21, 2026
Data Sourced
via Debian·06:00 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-11338?

CVE-2019-11338 is a vulnerability in FFmpeg 3.4 and 4.1.2 that mishandles detection of duplicate first slices in HEVC data.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2019-11338?

The severity of CVE-2019-11338 is high, with a CVSS score of 8.8.

3

How does CVE-2019-11338 impact the system?

CVE-2019-11338 can cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and out-of-array access) or potentially have unspecified other impact via crafted HEVC data.

4

Which versions of FFmpeg are affected by CVE-2019-11338?

FFmpeg versions 3.4 and 4.1.2 are affected by CVE-2019-11338.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-11338?

You can find more information about CVE-2019-11338 on the following references: [1] [2] [3].

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