FFmpeg AAC Decoder Assertion DoS via Crafted AAC File
CVE-2025-22919 Published on February 18, 2025
A reachable assertion in FFmpeg git-master commit N-113007-g8d24a28d06 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via opening a crafted AAC file.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2025-22919 can be exploited with network access, requires user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. Public availability of a proof of concept (POC) exploit exists for CVE-2025-22919. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality and integrity, and a high impact on availability.
Weakness Type
What is an assertion failure Vulnerability?
The product contains an assert() or similar statement that can be triggered by an attacker, which leads to an application exit or other behavior that is more severe than necessary.
CVE-2025-22919 has been classified to as an assertion failure vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2025-22919
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Exploit Probability
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