CVE-2026-65705: FFmpeg versions 3.4 through 8.1.2 contain an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the vf_floodfill video filter that allows attackers to corrupt heap memory by supplying a dynamica

highCVSS 7.8CVE-2026-65705

FFmpeg versions 3.4 through 8.1.2 contain an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the vf_floodfill video filter that allows attackers to corrupt heap memory by supplying a dynamically sized video stream with filtergraph reinitialization disabled via -reinit_filter 0. When config_input() allocates the points traversal stack based on initial frame dimensions and a subsequent larger frame is processed, filter_frame() performs flood-fill neighbor pushes beyond the original allocation boundary, resulting in heap corruption and process crash with potential for code execution depending on heap layout and process hardening.

Details

Source: NVD Recent CVEs (US · database · site)
Severity: high — CVSS 7.8
Published: 2026-07-23
Last updated: 2026-07-27
Exploitation: Not in CISA KEV at last sync

Original advisory: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-65705

Exploitation outlook

EPSS (FIRST.org) estimates each CVE’s probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — here is the CSIRTS.com read on those numbers.

Low exploitation riskCVE-2026-657050.13% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 3% of all scored CVEs.

Referenced CVEs

CVE	CSIRTS overview	External
CVE-2026-65705	coverage & exploitation status	NVD · CVE.org

Same CVEs, other sources

How other CERTs, PSIRTs and databases cover the vulnerabilities in this advisory.

medium[NEW] [medium] ffmpeg: Multiple vulnerabilities allow code execution and DoScert-bund

Recent advisories for FFmpeg

A cluster of recent advisories against the same product widens the attack surface — attackers routinely chain freshly published CVEs on one product, so review these together.

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high[NEW] [high] ffmpeg: Multiple vulnerabilitiescert-bund · 2026-07-27
medium[UPDATE] [medium] ffmpeg: Vulnerability allows Denial of Servicecert-bund · 2026-07-27
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