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PixelSmash – Critical FFmpeg Vulnerability Turns Media Files into Weapons

Hacker News
· June 23, 2026
Vulnerabilities

AI summary

A critical vulnerability has been discovered in FFmpeg, a tool for processing media files. This vulnerability, known as PixelSmash, allows media files to be used as weapons. The issue is discussed in an article available on the JFrog website. The article about PixelSmash has been shared on Hacker News, where it has garnered some attention.

Read the full article at Hacker Newsjfrog.com/blog/pixelsmash-critical-ffmpeg-vulnerability-turns-media-files-into-weapons/

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