REDHAT-BUG-2493952: High severity FFmpeg RASC video decoder (decode_dlta in libavcodec/rasc.c) vulnerability

Published Jun 28, 2026
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Updated

FFmpeg's RASC video decoder (decodedlta in libavcodec/rasc.c) performs 32-bit reads and writes at the row cursor before the NEXTLINE row-boundary check and validates the DLTA region in pixel rather than byte units, so a DLTA run on a PAL8 frame can access several bytes past the row allocation. A crafted media stream using the RASC FourCC, decoded by libavcodec, triggers a bitstream-controlled out-of-bounds heap write and adjacent out-of-bounds read, leading to memory corruption.

Affected Software

1 affected component
FFmpeg RASC video decoder (decode_dlta in libavcodec/rasc.c)

Event History

Jun 28, 2026
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·03:01 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2493952?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2493952 is high with a risk rating of 7.

2

What are the potential impacts of REDHAT-BUG-2493952?

REDHAT-BUG-2493952 can lead to potential buffer overflows and memory access violations in the FFmpeg RASC video decoder.

3

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2493952?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-2493952, you should update to the latest version of FFmpeg that addresses this security vulnerability.

4

Which software is affected by REDHAT-BUG-2493952?

REDHAT-BUG-2493952 affects the FFmpeg RASC video decoder found in libavcodec.

5

What components of the FFmpeg are involved in REDHAT-BUG-2493952?

The components involved in REDHAT-BUG-2493952 are primarily the decode_dlta function and the handling of row boundary checks in the RASC video decoder.

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