Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in libav up to 12.3. Affected by this vulnerability is the function av_buffer_unref of the file libavutil/buffer.c of the component AVI File Parser. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. Local access is required to approach this attack. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The bug was initially reported by the researcher to the wrong project. This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libav | Libav | <= 12.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OwDNHuTbZFNTDX9afmvez_old3oRC7dM/view?usp=shariExploit
- https://trac.ffmpeg.org/ticket/11679Exploit
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.318817Permissions RequiredVDB Entry
- https://vuldb.com/?id.318817Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://vuldb.com/?submit.621824Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://trac.ffmpeg.org/ticket/11679Exploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-8584?
CVE-2025-8584 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW). A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in libav up to 12.3. Affected by this vulnerability is the function av_buffer_unref of the file libavutil/buffer.c of the component AVI File Parser....
How severe is CVE-2025-8584?
CVE-2025-8584 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-8584?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libav Libav.