CVE-2025-57615: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Sep 2, 2025
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Updated

An issue was discovered in rust-ffmpeg 0.3.0 (after comit 5ac0527) An integer overflow vulnerability in the Vector::new constructor function allows an attacker to cause a denial of service via a null pointer dereference. The vulnerability stems from an unchecked cast of a usize parameter to cint, which can result in a negative value being passed to the underlying C function swsallocVec().

Affected Software

2 affected components
Rust rust-ffmpeg>0.3.0
Meh.schizofreni Rust-ffmpeg=0.3.0

Event History

Sep 2, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-57615?

CVE-2025-57615 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to the potential for null pointer dereference.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-57615?

To fix CVE-2025-57615, update the rust-ffmpeg library to a version that addresses the integer overflow issue.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2025-57615?

CVE-2025-57615 affects rust-ffmpeg version 0.3.0.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-57615?

CVE-2025-57615 is an integer overflow vulnerability that can lead to a denial of service.

5

Can CVE-2025-57615 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2025-57615 can be exploited by an attacker to cause a denial of service.

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