CVE-2025-22919: Medium severity FFmpeg FFmpeg vulnerability

Published Feb 18, 2025
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Updated

A reachable assertion in FFmpeg git-master commit N-113007-g8d24a28d06 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via opening a crafted AAC file.

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
FFmpeg FFmpeg
debian/ffmpeg
7:5.1.9-0+deb12u17:7.1.5-0+deb13u17:9.0.2-4
alpine/ffmpeg<7.1.1-r0
7.1.1-r0
alpine/ffmpeg<7.1.1-r0
7.1.1-r0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/ffmpeg to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7:5.1.9-0+deb12u1Fixed in 7:7.1.5-0+deb13u1Fixed in 7:9.0.2-4
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade alpine/ffmpeg to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.1.1-r0

Event History

Feb 18, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via OSV·11:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-22919?

CVE-2025-22919 is classified as a Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-22919?

To fix CVE-2025-22919, update to the latest version of FFmpeg that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What does CVE-2025-22919 affect?

CVE-2025-22919 affects the FFmpeg software, specifically versions around the git-master commit N-113007-g8d24a28d06.

4

How does CVE-2025-22919 work?

CVE-2025-22919 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service by opening a crafted AAC file.

5

Is CVE-2025-22919 easy to exploit?

Yes, CVE-2025-22919 can be exploited easily by opening a specially crafted AAC file.

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