CVE-2026-125215: FFmpeg 7.1 through 9.0.2 NULL Pointer Dereference via ff_dovi_rpu_generate()
- Is it exploited?
Not on CISA's list. CISA has not added it to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog as of . If CISA adds it, this page shows it as known exploited.
- How likely is exploitation in the next 30 days?
- 0.2%
EPSS score, percentile 4.7 of all scored records. A probability estimated by FIRST, not a report of exploitation.
- How severe?
- 5.7 Medium
CVSS v4.0 base score, given by the CNA
- What should I do?
CISA has set no required action, because the vulnerability is not in KEV.
- Which versions are affected?
Affected
- 7.1 through 9.0.2
Source: CISA KEV 2026.11.10, as of ; FIRST EPSS, as of ; CVE List, as of . About the data.
Description
FFmpeg 7.1 through 9.0.2 NULL Pointer Dereference via ff_dovi_rpu_generate()
FFmpeg 7.1 through 9.0.2 contains a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability in ff_dovi_rpu_generate() in libavcodec/dovi_rpuenc.c that allows attackers to crash applications via crafted Dolby Vision RPU metadata. Attackers can supply streams with default or alternating omitted DM blocks to the dovi_rpu bitstream filter with compression enabled, causing denial of service.
Source: CVE List, as of . About the data.
What to do
Advisories and patches
This summary is based on the CVE record as of . Check the vendor's advisory before you act: affected versions and fixes can change.
Affected products and versions
Versions by product, as listed in the CVE record (1 product)
| Status | Versions |
|---|---|
| Affected | 7.1 through 9.0.2 |
Versions not listed are: unaffected.
Source: CVE List, as of . About the data.
Weakness
CWE-476
CWE and CAPEC are maintained by MITRE; the entries are those named in the CVE record.
Timeline
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