PatchTheCVElibav vulnerabilities and fixes
Recent CVEs affecting libav, with upgrade or downgrade steps. 3 tracked.
libav has 3 tracked vulnerabilities, 0 critical. A fixed release or vendor patch exists for 3. Most recent: 2025-08-05. Highest priority: CVE-2025-8585 (score 27/100).
- CVE-2025-8586 LOW 3.3 UPGRADE A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in libav up to 12.3
- 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
FAQ
How do I fix libav vulnerabilities?
Open the CVE for your version, check the affected range, then follow the listed action: upgrade to the fixed release, or downgrade or mitigate if no fix exists yet. Commands for each OS are shown on every CVE page.
Is libav being exploited right now?
None of the tracked libav CVEs are on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the moment. This is checked every 20 minutes.
Which libav CVE should I patch first?
CVE-2025-8585 currently ranks highest (27/100): A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in libav up to 12.3.