CVE-2026-38349: Integer Overflow
Published Aug 27, 2026
·Updated
An integer overflow in the hScale16To19c() function (libswscale/output.c) of FFmpeg N-122528-gdd2976b9e1 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via supplying a crafted image file.
Affected Software
2 affected componentsFixes available
FFmpeg FFmpeg=N-122528-gdd2976b9e1
debian/ffmpeg
7:5.1.9-0+deb12u17:7.1.5-0+deb13u17:9.0.2-17:9.0.2-3
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/ffmpegto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 7:5.1.9-0+deb12u1Fixed in 7:7.1.5-0+deb13u1Fixed in 7:9.0.2-1Fixed in 7:9.0.2-3
Event History
Aug 27, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Aug 28, 2026
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:17 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Oct 13, 2026
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·05:30 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via Debian·05:30 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Oct 14, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·05:30 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does an attacker need to provide to trigger this issue?
An attacker needs to supply a crafted image file that reaches the affected FFmpeg scaling code. Successful exploitation can cause a denial of service through an integer overflow in hScale16To19_c().