CVE-2026-40962
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.13%
Last modified
CVE-2026-40962 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. FFmpeg before 8.1 has an integer overflow and resultant out-of-bounds write via CENC (Common Encryption) subsample data to libavformat/mov.c.. EPSS estimates a 0.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
FFmpeg before 8.1 has an integer overflow and resultant out-of-bounds write via CENC (Common Encryption) subsample data to libavformat/mov.c.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ffmpeg | Ffmpeg | < 8.1 |
References
- https://code.ffmpeg.org/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/pulls/22348Issue Tracking, Patch
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-40962?
FFmpeg before 8.1 has an integer overflow and resultant out-of-bounds write via CENC (Common Encryption) subsample data to libavformat/mov.c.
How severe is CVE-2026-40962?
CVE-2026-40962 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-40962?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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