Description
FFmpeg through 9.0.2 contains an infinite loop vulnerability in bit_allocation() in libavcodec/imc.c that allows attackers to hang decoding by supplying audio blocks with a negative bit budget. Attackers can craft IMC or IAC audio files that drive freebits negative, causing the reduction loop to never terminate and consuming 100% CPU.
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
Source: the vendor's advisory (CNA). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| FFmpeg | FFmpeg | <= 9.0.2 |
References
- https://code.ffmpeg.org/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/pulls/25696
- https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg
- https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/blob/n9.0.2/libavcodec/imc.c#L572
- https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/9b26bb4c9a4457d480899a1bf64ec080eceb1acd
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/ffmpeg-through-9.0.2-infinite-loop-denial-of-service-via-imc-iac-decoder
Timeline
- Published
- Nov 9, 2026
- Last modified
- Nov 10, 2026
- NVD status
- Undergoing Analysis