CVE-2025-8586: A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in libav up to 12.3

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-8586?

libav: upgrade to newer than 12.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-8586 being exploited?

CVE-2025-8586 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-8586 affect?

CVE-2025-8586 affects libav. Severity is low (CVSS 3.3). A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in libav up to 12.3. This affects the function ff_seek_frame_binary of the file /libavformat/utils.c of the component MPEG File Parser. The manipulation leads to null pointer d

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-8586?

Priority 21/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

LOW 3.3UPGRADE

CVE-2025-8586 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.3) affecting libav. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in libav up to 12.3. This affects the function ff_seek_frame_binary of the file /libavformat/utils.c of the component MPEG File Parser. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. 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 vulne

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.3 (Low)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 84%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-404, CWE-476
Published	2025-08-05
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: libav

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-08-05 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:07 UTCUpdated Record last modified

libav libav UPGRADE

Affected: <= 12.3

Fixed in: newer than 12.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy libav || rpm -q libav || libav --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 12.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade libav

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade libav

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-8586?

libav: upgrade to newer than 12.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-8586 being exploited?

CVE-2025-8586 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-8586 affect?

CVE-2025-8586 affects libav. Severity is low (CVSS 3.3). A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in libav up to 12.3. This affects the function ff_seek_frame_binary of the file /libavformat/utils.c of the component MPEG File Parser. The manipulation leads to null pointer d

How urgent is CVE-2025-8586?

Priority 21/100. Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2025-8585 MEDIUM 5.3 UPGRADE A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in libav up to 12.3
CVE-2025-8584 LOW 3.3 UPGRADE A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in libav up to 12.3

References

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