CVE-2013-0868: libavcodec/huffyuvdec.c in FFmpeg before 1.1.2 allows remote attackers to have an unspecified impact via cr...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old FFmpeg decoder flaw in handling Huffyuv video data. A maliciously crafted media file could trigger memory corruption while being decoded. The public record does not define the business impact or confirm exploitation, so urgency depends on whether vulnerable FFmpeg versions process untrusted media. Exposure is most likely in systems embedding or installing FFmpeg/libavcodec before 1.1.2 that decode uploaded, emailed, streamed, or otherwise untrusted Huffyuv media. Treat as conditional priority. Patch exposed media-processing services first, especially upload, conversion, scanning, and archival pipelines handling external video files. Mitigation focus: Inventory FFmpeg and embedded libavcodec versions across media-processing systems.; Upgrade FFmpeg to 1.1.2 or a vendor-supported fixed package.; Review FFmpeg security guidance and relevant distribution advisories..

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Jun 14, 2026, 15:13 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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