Description
A use-after-free vulnerability was found in FFmpeg's RASC video decoder. The decode_move() function initializes a read pointer into a decompressed buffer, but a subsequent reallocation of that same buffer during move-table processing leaves the pointer dangling. An attacker could exploit this by providing a specially crafted AVI file containing a malicious RASC video stream. When a user opens or plays the file, the decoder reads from freed heap memory, which could lead to a denial of service (crash).
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Product status
Timeline
| 2026-05-02: | Reported to Red Hat. |
| 2026-05-01: | Made public. |
Credits
Upstream acknowledges Seung Min Shin as the original reporter.
References
access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-12706
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2490710 (RHBZ#2490710)
lists.ffmpeg.org/...essage/TTRIJZA7UL6KJTEDMMBGZPLLJERJ3EFX/
patchwork.ffmpeg.org/...3.10674887811034989327@29965ddac10e/