CVE-2014-4610: Integer overflow in the get_len function in libavutil/lzo.c in FFmpeg before 0.10.14, 1.1.x before 1.1.12,...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2014-4610 is an integer overflow in FFmpeg’s LZO handling that can allow remote code execution when affected FFmpeg versions process a crafted Literal Run. Business risk depends on whether FFmpeg handles untrusted media in your environment, such as uploaded, streamed, or transcoded content. Exposure is most likely where affected FFmpeg builds parse untrusted media. Check media upload services, transcoding workers, content moderation pipelines, streaming ingest, and products bundling FFmpeg. The source bundle does not identify downstream vendors or packaged products. Prioritize remediation if FFmpeg processes external media. Remote code execution in a media parser can affect internet-facing workflows, but urgency should be calibrated because the supplied sources do not show active exploitation or a CVSS score. Mitigation focus: Upgrade FFmpeg to the fixed version for the affected branch or a later vendor-supported release.; Find and replace bundled or statically linked FFmpeg copies, not only package-managed installs.; Restrict untrusted media processing until affected FFmpeg deployments are remediated..

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Jun 6, 2026, 03:31 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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