CVE-2010-4705: Integer overflow in the vorbis_residue_decode_internal function in libavcodec/vorbis_dec.c in the Vorbis de...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This CVE describes an integer overflow in FFmpeg’s Vorbis audio decoder. A remote attacker may be able to trigger it through crafted media, but the public record does not specify impact, severity, or affected versions beyond possibly FFmpeg 0.6. Exposure is most likely in systems using older FFmpeg/libavcodec builds to process untrusted Vorbis audio or media containers. Exact affected products and versions are not identified in the provided CVE data. Treat this as a legacy media-processing exposure. Prioritize if the organization accepts user-supplied audio or video, runs old FFmpeg packages, or embeds FFmpeg in products. Urgency is limited by incomplete public impact details. Mitigation focus: Inventory FFmpeg and libavcodec versions across servers, appliances, containers, and desktop media workflows.; Check FFmpeg and distribution advisories for fixed packages relevant to deployed versions.; Upgrade affected or unsupported FFmpeg/libavcodec packages through trusted vendor channels..

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Jun 27, 2026, 18:32 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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