CVE-2015-8218 describes an out-of-bounds array access vulnerability in the decode_uncompressed function of FFmpeg versions prior to 2.8.2, specifically impacting libavcodec/faxcompr.c. This flaw, rated with a CVSS score of 6.8, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or potentially other unspecified impacts by providing specially crafted CCITT FAX data. Despite its moderate severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 2.8.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ffmpeg:ffmpeg:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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