CVE-2015-8663: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2015-8663: The ff_get_buffer function in libavcodec/utils.c in FFmpeg before 2.8.4 preserves width and height values a...

The ff_get_buffer function in libavcodec/utils.c in FFmpeg before 2.8.4 preserves width and height values after a failure, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds array access) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted .mov file.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 08:20 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2015-8663 is a media-processing flaw in FFmpeg before 2.8.4. A specially crafted .mov file can crash affected processing paths and may have unspecified other impact. The main business concern is disruption to services that accept, scan, transcode, or preview untrusted video files. Exposure is most likely in systems running FFmpeg before 2.8.4, or applications bundling vulnerable libavcodec code, especially where users can upload or submit .mov files for processing. The provided affected-product metadata is incomplete, so package-level exposure must be confirmed locally. Treat this as a targeted remediation item for media-processing environments, not a broad emergency. Prioritize internet-facing upload or transcoding services and products that process customer-supplied video. Mitigation focus: Upgrade FFmpeg to 2.8.4 or a later vendor-supported fixed release.; Apply relevant Debian, openSUSE, or other vendor security packages where FFmpeg/libav is packaged.; Inventory applications that bundle FFmpeg or libavcodec separately from system packages..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 21:26 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Dec 24, 2015, 01:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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[debian-lts-announce] 20181220 [SECURITY] [DLA 1611-1] libav security updateCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST

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