CVE-2025-52290: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Oct 19, 2026
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Updated

A NULL pointer dereference in the avprivh264hasnumreorderframes function of Ffmpeg version N-119856-gbe46370941 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via processing a crafted media file.

Affected Software

13 affected components
FFmpeg FFmpeg=N-119856-gbe46370941
debian/ffmpeg*
debian/ffmpeg*
debian/ffmpeg*
debian/ffmpeg
ubuntu/libav*
ubuntu/ffmpeg*
ubuntu/ffmpeg*
ubuntu/ffmpeg*
ubuntu/ffmpeg*
ubuntu/ffmpeg*
ubuntu/ffmpeg*
ubuntu/ffmpeg*

Event History

Oct 19, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via OSV·06:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What does an attacker need to exploit this issue?

An attacker needs to cause FFmpeg to process a crafted media file. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation does not require authentication or user interaction.

2

What is the likely impact of successful exploitation?

Successful exploitation can cause a denial of service through a NULL pointer dereference in avpriv_h264_has_num_reorder_frames. The provided CVSS metrics indicate availability impact, with no stated confidentiality or integrity impact.

3

How can I determine whether an environment is affected?

Check whether the FFmpeg build in use is version N-119856-gbe46370941. Systems that process untrusted media files are the relevant exposure scenario described by the vulnerability data.

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