VulnerabilityBleeping Computer
7.5 — HIGH
FFmpeg fixes PixelSmash flaw in widely used video decoder
A newly disclosed FFmpeg flaw dubbed 'PixelSmash' could be exploited for remote code execution on Jellyfin servers under certain conditions, and can also trigger a denial-of-service condition in applications like Kodi, Emby, Nextcloud, PhotoPrism, and OBS Studio. [...]
🤖 AI BriefingAuto-generated threat analysis
🔍Threat Overview
A newly disclosed FFmpeg flaw, PixelSmash, can be exploited for remote code execution on Jellyfin servers and trigger denial-of-service conditions in various applications, including Kodi, Emby, and OBS Studio.
⚙️Technical Details
Affected Systems
JellyfinKodiEmbyOBS Studio
Attack Vectors
malicious video file in AVI, MKV, or MOV formatthumbnail generationautomated media ingestion workflow
💥Impact Assessment
Severity: high
Who Is at Risk
users of affected applicationsJellyfin serversSeverity: high
🛡️Recommended Actions
1Apply patches or updates to FFmpeg version 8.1.2
2Disable ASLR defense on vulnerable systems
3Implement additional security measures, such as file format blocklists
📦Affected Products
FFmpegJellyfin
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