https://reddit.com/r/cybersecurity/comments/1uczvl5/sharing_findings_on_pixelsmash_cve20268461/: Sharing findings on PixelSmash (CVE-2026-8461): High-severity FFmpeg vulnerability; what it is, who's affected, and how to fix it
Published Jun 22, 2026
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Affected Software
1 affected component
FFmpeg libavcodec (FFmpeg)
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the severity of CVE-2026-8461?
CVE-2026-8461 has a CVSS score of 8.8, indicating a high-severity vulnerability.
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How do I fix CVE-2026-8461?
To fix CVE-2026-8461, you should update to the latest version of FFmpeg that addresses this vulnerability.
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Who is affected by CVE-2026-8461?
CVE-2026-8461 affects all users of FFmpeg using the MagicYUV decoder.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-8461?
CVE-2026-8461 is a heap out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the MagicYUV decoder.
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Can CVE-2026-8461 be exploited?
Yes, CVE-2026-8461 can potentially be exploited to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.