Description
Kvazaar through 2.3.2 contains an infinite loop vulnerability in read_header() in src/encmain.c that allows attackers to hang the command-line encoder by supplying a truncated Y4M header. Attackers can provide a crafted .y4m file lacking a terminating newline, causing unchecked EOF reads that hang the process indefinitely while consuming a full CPU core.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 5.5/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ultra Video Group | Kvazaar | <= 2.3.2 |
References
- https://github.com/ultravideo/kvazaar/blob/v2.3.2/src/encmain.c#L339-L357
- https://github.com/ultravideo/kvazaar/commit/8a2f109be283e87008c679d635966cc034da39c6
- https://github.com/ultravideo/kvazaar/issues/452
- https://github.com/ultravideo/kvazaar/releases/tag/v2.3.2
- https://hackmd.io/@haindpwn/kvazaar-y4m-header-missing-newline-infinite-loop
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/kvazaar-through-2.3.2-infinite-loop-dos-via-y4m-header-parser
- https://hackmd.io/@haindpwn/cve-2026-120458-kvazaar-y4m-header-missing-newline-infinite-loop
Timeline
- Published
- Nov 2, 2026
- Last modified
- Nov 7, 2026
- NVD status
- Deferred