CVE-2026-38344: Null Pointer Dereference
Published Aug 27, 2026
·Updated
A NULL pointer dereference in the getminbuffersize function (/libswscale/slice.c) of FFmpeg N-122528-gdd2976b9e1 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via supplying a crafted video file.
Affected Software
1 affected component
FFmpeg FFmpeg=N-122528-gdd2976b9e1
Event History
Aug 27, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What does an attacker need to do to trigger the denial of service?
The attacker needs to supply a crafted video file that reaches the affected get_min_buffer_size function in libswscale/slice.c.
2
Who is exposed to this issue?
Systems using the identified FFmpeg build, N-122528-gdd2976b9e1, may be exposed if they process attacker-supplied video files.