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CVE-2025-10256

5.3 · MEDIUM

A NULL pointer dereference vulnerability exists in FFmpeg’s Firequalizer filter (libavfilter/af_firequalizer.c) due to a missing check on the return value of av_malloc_array() in the config_input()…

Published Feb 18, 2026CWE-476EPSS 0.35%

Overview

CVE-2025-10256 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 18, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

A NULL pointer dereference vulnerability exists in FFmpeg’s Firequalizer filter (libavfilter/af_firequalizer.c) due to a missing check on the return value of av_malloc_array() in the config_input() function. An attacker could exploit this by tricking a victim into processing a crafted media file with the Firequalizer filter enabled, causing the application to dereference a NULL pointer and crash, leading to denial of service.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refaccess.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-10256Refbugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2394495GitHubgithub.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/a25462482c02c004d685a8fcf2fa63955aaa0931GitHubgithub.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/d3be186ed1bcdcf2c093d6b13a0e66dc5132be2a

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-10256?

CVE-2025-10256 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 18, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-10256?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2025-10256?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2025-10256?

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