FFmpeg Security Update Advisory (CVE-2026-8461)
Overview
A security update has been released to address an out-of-bounds write vulnerability (CVE-2026-8461) in the FFmpeg product.
Affected Versions
- FFmpeg versions 8.1.0 Through 8.1.2.
- FFmpeg versions 8.0.0 Through 8.0.3.
Mitigation
A Vulnerability Patch has been provided via the latest update.
- Version addressing CVE-2026-8461: FFmpeg 8.1.2.
- Version addressing CVE-2026-8461: FFmpeg 8.0.3.
Note
You must update to the latest version with the Vulnerability Patch according to the instructions on the reference site.
- FFmpeg Security (Official Security Advisory).