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FFmpeg PixelSmash Flaw Allows RCE on Video Players, Media Servers, NAS Appliances
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A vulnerability in FFmpeg's libavcodec library, known as PixelSmash, can be exploited by attackers to execute code. This can be achieved by sending specially crafted media files to applications that utilize the library. The flaw potentially affects various devices and software, including video players, media servers, and NAS appliances. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to gain remote code execution capabilities. The issue is related to the PixelSmash codec in the libavcodec library.
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