Vulnerability Description
An improper resource deallocation and closure vulnerability in the tools/zmqsend.c component of FFmpeg v8.0.1 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via supplying a crafted input file.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ffmpeg | Ffmpeg | <= 8.0.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://excellent-oatmeal-319.notion.site/CVE-2026-30998-Resource-Leak-3265a71f9ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://ffmpeg.org/doxygen/7.0/zmqsend_8c_source.htmlProduct
- https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/blob/master/tools/zmqsend.cProduct
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-30998?
CVE-2026-30998 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). An improper resource deallocation and closure vulnerability in the tools/zmqsend.c component of FFmpeg v8.0.1 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via supplying a crafted input file.
How severe is CVE-2026-30998?
CVE-2026-30998 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-30998?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ffmpeg Ffmpeg.