CVE-2014-125018 FFmpeg decode_slice_header memory corruption

Medium 5.3 Published 19 Jun 2022 Updated 15 Apr 2025

Remote attackers can trigger memory corruption in FFmpeg's decode_slice_header function, potentially leading to code execution or denial of service.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2014-125018?

CVE-2014-125018 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Ffmpeg Ffmpeg, published on 19 Jun 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in FFmpeg 2.0. Affected by this issue is the function decode_slice_header. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. The attack may be launched remotely. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Weakness: CWE-787, CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-125018?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ffmpeg Ffmpeg.

How do I fix CVE-2014-125018?

No fix has been published for CVE-2014-125018 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2014-125018 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-125018 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-3739-j4g5-p5h6.