Vulnerability Description
A flaw was found in FFmpeg’s ALS audio decoder, where it does not properly check for memory allocation failures. This can cause the application to crash when processing certain malformed audio files. While it does not lead to data theft or system control, it can be used to disrupt services and cause a denial of service.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-7700
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2380420
- https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/35a6de137a39f274d5e01ed0e0e6c4f04d0aaf07
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-7700?
CVE-2025-7700 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). A flaw was found in FFmpeg’s ALS audio decoder, where it does not properly check for memory allocation failures. This can cause the application to crash when processing certain malformed audio files. ...
How severe is CVE-2025-7700?
CVE-2025-7700 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-7700?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.