FFmpeg Security Update Advisory (CVE-2026-8461)

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).