CVE-2026-18393

A flaw was found in FFmpeg. The tdsc_load_cursor() function writes beyond the bounds of a heap-allocated buffer when processing crafted TDSC cursor data. A remote attacker could exploit this by supplying a specially crafted video file, potentially leading to a denial of service or arbitrary code execution.

  • Published Aug 28, 2026
  • CVSS 5.4 medium
  • 0.3% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS)
  • A fix is available

Affected software

CVE-2026-18393 at the National Vulnerability Database