# CVE-2014-9676: The seg\_write\_packet function in libavformat/segment.c in ffmpeg 2.1.4 and earlier does not free the correct memory location, which allows r

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2015-02-28 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The seg_write_packet function in libavformat/segment.c in ffmpeg 2.1.4 and earlier does not free the correct memory location, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service ("invalid memory handler") and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted video that triggers a use after free.

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## References

- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2015/q1/38
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201606-09

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