Improper Input Validation Affecting ffmpeg package, versions <7:3.1.5-1


Severity

Recommended
0.0
medium
0
10

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Threat Intelligence

EPSS
1.05% (60th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-ECHOLATEST-FFMPEG-18234543
  • published23 Jul 2026
  • disclosed23 Dec 2016

Introduced: 23 Dec 2016

CVE-2016-8595  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-20  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Echo:latest ffmpeg to version 7:3.1.5-1 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream ffmpeg package and not the ffmpeg package as distributed by Echo. See How to fix? for Echo:latest relevant fixed versions and status.

The gsm_parse function in libavcodec/gsm_parser.c in FFmpeg before 3.1.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assert fault) via a crafted AVI file.