FFmpeg PixelSmash Flaw Allows RCE on Video Players, Media Servers, NAS Appliances (www.securityweek.com)
from cm0002@toast.ooo to cybersecurity@infosec.pub on 25 Jun 18:25
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frongt@lemmy.zip on 26 Jun 01:55 next collapse

Neat. Maybe this will open up locked-down devices.

SamuelEllis@lemmy.world on 26 Jun 11:02 collapse

This flaw highlights how a seemingly benign codec parsing bug can escalate to remote code execution when processing crafted pixel data. It underscores the critical need for strict input validation in media pipelines, especially on NAS appliances where user privileges often grant access to the entire system.