CVE-2025-8585 (GCVE-0-2025-8585)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-08-05 17:02 – Updated: 2025-08-06 15:09 Unsupported When Assigned
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
libav DSS File Demuxer avconv.c main double free
Summary
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in libav up to 12.3. Affected by this issue is the function main of the file /avtools/avconv.c of the component DSS File Demuxer. The manipulation leads to double free. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The bug was initially reported by the researcher to the wrong project. This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: poc
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-08-06 15:09 UTC
Assigner
VulDB
CNA
References
5 references
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|---|---|
| https://vuldb.com/?id.318818 | vdb-entrytechnical-description |
| https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.318818 | signaturepermissions-required |
| https://vuldb.com/?submit.621825 | third-party-advisory |
| https://trac.ffmpeg.org/ticket/11680 | issue-tracking |
| https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I4VVXGys156UdeST… | exploit |
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