Tag: ffmpeg
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FFmpeg Patch Disrupts PixelSmash Flaw in Video Decoder
Security researchers at JFrog have uncovered a high-severity flaw, CVE-2026-8461, in FFmpeg's MagicYUV decoder that can be exploited by malicious video files, posing a risk to any application using the library. This vulnerability, scoring 8.8, can be triggered by specially crafted AVI, MKV, or MOV files.

AI Agent Exposes 21 Zero-Days in Widely Used FFmpeg Library
In a single, remarkable run, an AI-powered security agent uncovered 21 zero-day vulnerabilities in the widely-used FFmpeg library, a feat that cost just $1,000 and showcases the incredible potential of autonomous security testing. The agent scanned 1.5 million lines of code to produce these groundbreaking findings.