CVE-2015-8218: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2015-8218: The decode_uncompressed function in libavcodec/faxcompr.c in FFmpeg before 2.8.2 does not validate uncompre...

The decode_uncompressed function in libavcodec/faxcompr.c in FFmpeg before 2.8.2 does not validate uncompressed runs, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds array access) or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted CCITT FAX data.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 08:13 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2015-8218 is a flaw in FFmpeg’s CCITT FAX decompression handling before 2.8.2. A crafted media input could make the decoder access memory outside expected bounds, causing a crash and denial of service, with unspecified other impact noted but not proven in the provided sources. Exposure is most likely where FFmpeg/libavcodec before 2.8.2 processes untrusted CCITT FAX encoded media. The bundle does not identify specific downstream products, deployments, or package versions beyond FFmpeg before 2.8.2. Treat this as a targeted media-processing stability risk. Prioritize systems that ingest external files or automate media conversion. It is less urgent than confirmed exploited code execution, but should be remediated during normal vulnerability maintenance. Mitigation focus: Upgrade FFmpeg/libavcodec to 2.8.2 or a vendor package containing the fix.; Apply the relevant Linux distribution security update where FFmpeg is vendor-managed.; Restrict untrusted media processing until vulnerable FFmpeg versions are replaced..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 21:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Nov 17, 2015, 01:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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