PT-2018-3991 · FFmpeg+1 · Ffmpeg+1

Kira · Published 2018-03-10 · Updated 2026-02-06 · CVE-2018-7751

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

7.8

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions FFmpeg versions through 3.4.2

Description The issue is related to the svg probe function in the libavformat/img2dec.c component of the FFmpeg library. It allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service due to an infinite loop via a crafted XML file. The exploitation of this issue can lead to a denial of service, where an attacker, acting remotely, can cause the service to become unavailable using a specially crafted XML file.

Recommendations For FFmpeg versions through 3.4.2, as a temporary workaround, consider disabling the svg probe function until a patch is available. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

DoS

Infinite Loop

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-835

Related Identifiers

ALT-PU-2018-1929

BDU:2024-09051

CLEANSTART-2026-EZ98723

CLEANSTART-2026-PS82605

CLEANSTART-2026-XE32069

CVE-2018-7751

OPENSUSE-SU-2024:10754-1

Affected Products

Alt Linux

Ffmpeg

References · 183

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-7751 · Security Note
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-1000016 · Security Note
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• https://cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2018-7751 · Security Note
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