CVE-2026-70628: FFmpeg 0.5 < 9.0 DVB Subtitle Parser Heap Buffer Overflow via WTV File

Published Aug 6, 2026
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Updated

FFmpeg versions from 0.5 up to, but not including, 9.0 contain a signed integer overflow vulnerability in the DVB subtitle parser in libavcodec/dvbsubparser.c that allows attackers to trigger a heap buffer overflow by supplying a crafted WTV file. The overflow causes the bounds-check guard expression to wrap to INTMIN, bypassing the PARSEBUFSIZE comparison and invoking memcpy() with attacker-controlled data into a heap buffer, resulting in an out-of-bounds heap write and potential memory corruption or code execution.

Affected Software

1 affected component
FFmpeg FFmpeg>0.5<9.0

Event History

Aug 6, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:24 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:24 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:18 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-70628?

CVE-2026-70628 has a high severity rating of 7.8.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-70628?

To fix CVE-2026-70628, upgrade your FFmpeg to version 9.0 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-70628?

CVE-2026-70628 is classified as a heap buffer overflow due to a signed integer overflow.

4

Which software is affected by CVE-2026-70628?

FFmpeg versions from 0.5 up to, but not including, 9.0 are affected by CVE-2026-70628.

5

Can CVE-2026-70628 allow remote code execution?

Yes, CVE-2026-70628 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted WTV file.

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