Hole in widely-used FFmpeg codec could crash media servers or enable RCE

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A critical vulnerability in FFmpeg can crash media applications and, in some cases, enable remote code execution. The issue affects a wide range of open source and commercial products that embed or link to FFmpeg, including media servers, players, and collaboration platforms. The article emphasizes that software supply chain visibility, SBOMs, and continuous dependency tracking are essential for identifying exposure quickly. Security teams should prioritize patching to FFmpeg 8.1.2 and reduce risk by disabling unused codecs and features where possible.

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