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CVE-2025-1816: FFmpeg IAMF File Handler Memory Leak Risk
CVE-2025-1816 · published 1 year ago
Summary
A memory leak issue has been found in the FFmpeg IAMF File Handler, which can cause performance problems. If left unaddressed, it could lead to system crashes or other issues. To fix this, apply the recommended patch to ensure the security and stability of your system.
Original advisory text
FFmpeg IAMF File iamf_parse.c audio_element_obu memory leak
A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in FFmpeg up to 6e26f57f672b05e7b8b052007a83aef99dc81ccb. This affects the function audio_element_obu of the file libavformat/iamf_parse.c of the component IAMF File Handler. The manipulation of the argument num_parameters leads to memory leak. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of the patch is 0526535cd58444dd264e810b2f3348b4d96cff3b. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.
References
- https://trac.ffmpeg.org/ticket/11475 Third Party Advisory
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.298089 Third Party Advisory
- https://git.ffmpeg.org/gitweb/ffmpeg.git/commit/0526535cd58444dd264e810b2f3348b4... Patch
- https://ffmpeg.org/ URL
- https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/tree/main/cves/2025/1xxx/CVE-2025-1816.j... Vendor Advisory
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-1816 Vendor Advisory
- https://vuldb.com/?id.298089 Vendor Advisory
- https://vuldb.com/?submit.506575 Vendor Advisory
- https://trac.ffmpeg.org/attachment/ticket/11475/poc Third Party Advisory
Internet-facing
14 days
Internal
60 days
- Not known to be exploited
- Can be exploited automatically
- Gives an attacker partial control
Type
CWE-401Memory Leak
CWE-404Improper Resource Shutdown or Release
Timeline
Published2 Mar 2025
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen2 Aug 2026
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