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Vulnerability · CVE-2026-30997

An out-of-bounds read in the read_global_param() function (libavcodec/av1dec.c) of FFmpeg v8.0.1 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted input.

Published Apr 13, 2026 · catalog updated Jun 17, 2026 · An out-of-bounds read in

Check if you run it

No confirmed exploitation is on record for CVE-2026-30997. EPSS is 0.52%. Act only if a listed version of An out-of-bounds read in is installed.

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  • The stored product name is a package slug. The name on this page is taken from the title (An out-of-bounds read in).
  • No version range is stored. A customer cannot check an installed version against this record.
  • No vendor fix or required action is stored. Compare the linked advisory before you change production.
Severity
High7.5
Known exploitation
Not in CISA/VulnCheck KEV
EPSS
0.52%
Remediation
Not established
Affected products
cpe ffmpeg/ffmpeg

An out-of-bounds read in the read_global_param() function (libavcodec/av1dec.c) of FFmpeg v8.0.1 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted input.

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  • cpe ffmpeg/ffmpegversion unspecified

How to fix CVE-2026-30997

What to do

Three questions, each answered from this record only. Confirm the vendor advisory before you patch.

Should you patch?

No confirmed exploitation is on record for CVE-2026-30997. EPSS is 0.52%. Act only if a listed version of An out-of-bounds read in is installed.

Which versions are affected?

Affected version ranges are not on this record. Compare the installed version with the linked vendor advisory before you change production.

What should an analyst verify?

CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read. EPSS 0.52%. There is no CISA KEV listing. No Exploit-DB or Metasploit reference is linked. Use the source links for the original advisory.

Code

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Timeline

Detection, updates, and resolution for this record.

  1. Apr 13, 2026 · NIST NVD

    Detected

    An out-of-bounds read in the read_global_param() function (libavcodec/av1dec.c) of FFmpeg v8.0.1 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted input.

  2. Jun 17, 2026 · NIST NVD

    Updated

    An out-of-bounds read in the read_global_param() function (libavcodec/av1dec.c) of FFmpeg v8.0.1 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted input.

Sources

  • CVE.orgVulnerability recordCVE-2026-30997

    Official CVE identifier

    cve.org
  • FIRST EPSSExploitation probabilityCVE-2026-30997

    30-day exploitation probability 0.5%

    first.org
  • NIST NVDVulnerability recordCVE-2026-30997

    An out-of-bounds read in the read_global_param() function (libavcodec/av1dec.c) of FFmpeg v8.0.1 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted input.

    nvd.nist.gov

References

Freshness

Last verified in this catalog Oct 18, 2026. Significant claims (KEV, EPSS, CVSS, affected ranges) come from the source rows above — open the original publisher for the authoritative advisory.