Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in libav up to 12.3. Affected by this issue is the function main of the file /avtools/avconv.c of the component DSS File Demuxer. The manipulation leads to double free. Attacking locally is a requirement. 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
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libav | Libav | <= 12.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I4VVXGys156UdeSTgya_GGxLZxwuxUPw/view?usp=shariExploit
- https://trac.ffmpeg.org/ticket/11680Exploit
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.318818Permissions RequiredVDB Entry
- https://vuldb.com/?id.318818Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://vuldb.com/?submit.621825Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://trac.ffmpeg.org/ticket/11680Exploit
- https://vuldb.com/?submit.621825Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-8585?
CVE-2025-8585 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in libav up to 12.3. Affected by this issue is the function main of the file /avtools/avconv.c of the component DSS File Demuxer. The ...
How severe is CVE-2025-8585?
CVE-2025-8585 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-2025-8585?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libav Libav.