Improper Resource Shutdown or Release Affecting ffmpeg package, versions [,8.1)
Threat Intelligence
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- published15 Sept 2026
- disclosed14 Sept 2026
- creditUnknown
Introduced: 14 Sep 2026
NewCVE-2026-90816 (opens in a new tab)How to fix?
Upgrade ffmpeg to version 8.1 or higher.
Overview
Affected versions of this package are vulnerable to Improper Resource Shutdown or Release in the parse_playlist function of the Duration Parser component when processing the duration or target_duration arguments. An attacker can cause a denial of service by providing specially crafted playlist files that trigger improper resource management during parsing.