FFmpeg Convolution Filter vf_convolution.c setup_3x3 out-of-bounds
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- Passive
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Attack requirements
- None
- Impact type
- —
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- Low · Low · Low
- Fix status
- Partial Red Hat: 1 without a fix
Attack profile from CVSS 4.0 · CNA. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat.
Summary
A vulnerability has been found in FFmpeg up to 4.4.6/5.1.8/6.1.4/7.1.3/8.0.1. Affected by this issue is the function setup_3x3 of the file libavfilter/vf_convolution.c of the component Convolution Filter. Such manipulation leads to out-of-bounds read. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 4.4.7, 5.1.9, 6.1.5, 7.1.4, 8.0.2, 8.1.1 and 9.0 can resolve this issue. The name of the patch is 8970658472/e24b9820b4. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- Poc
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Partial
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | FFmpeg | 4.4.0; 4.4.1; 4.4.2; 4.4.3; 4.4.4; 4.4.5; 4.4.6; 5.1.0; 5.1.1; 5.1.2; 5.1.3; 5.1.4; 5.1.5; 5.1.6; 5.1.7; 5.1.8; 6.1.0; 6.1.1; 6.1.2; 6.1.3; 6.1.4; 7.1.0; 7.1.1; 7.1.2; 7.1.3; 8.0.0; 8.0.1 | 4.4.7, 5.1.9, 6.1.5, 7.1.4, 8.0.2, 8.1.1, 9.0 | Patch available | CNA |
- FFmpeg Vendor— Affected 4.4.0; 4.4.1; 4.4.2; 4.4.3; 4.4.4; 4.4.5; 4.4.6; 5.1.0; 5.1.1; 5.1.2; 5.1.3; 5.1.4; 5.1.5; 5.1.6; 5.1.7; 5.1.8; 6.1.0; 6.1.1; 6.1.2; 6.1.3; 6.1.4; 7.1.0; 7.1.1; 7.1.2; 7.1.3; 8.0.0; 8.0.1 Fixed in 4.4.7, 5.1.9, 6.1.5, 7.1.4, 8.0.2, 8.1.1, 9.0 Patch available CNA
Remediation
- Fix · CNA FFmpeg Fixed in 4.4.7, 5.1.9, 6.1.5, 7.1.4, 8.0.2, 8.1.1, 9.0
Vendor assessments
Red Hat
Red Hat rating: Moderate. Red Hat's page for this CVE →
| Product | Status | Plan or fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat OpenShift AI (RHOAI) | Affected | No fix yet: Fix deferred |
Not affected: 1 product
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AI (RHEL AI) 3
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-90815
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-9wrf-27jr-f8f5
References
Sources
- CVE-2026-90815 · CVE Program
- CVE-2026-90815 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-9wrf-27jr-f8f5 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2026-90815 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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