{"uuid": "821f11d8-6b0b-4158-826e-9a4ac5ef1c83", "vulnerability_lookup_origin": "1a89b78e-f703-45f3-bb86-59eb712668bd", "author": "9f56dd64-161d-43a6-b9c3-555944290a09", "vulnerability": "CVE-2026-8461", "type": "seen", "source": "https://infosec.exchange/users/beyondmachines1/statuses/116798840149721270", "content": "PixelSmash Vulnerability in FFmpeg Enables Remote Code Execution\nFFmpeg version 8.1.2 patches a high-severity heap overflow (CVE-2026-8461) in the MagicYUV decoder that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via malicious video files. The flaw impacts a wide range of media applications, including Jellyfin and Nextcloud.\n**Update FFmpeg to version 8.1.2 or later immediately to close the PixelSmash flaw (CVE-2026-8461), and update any apps that bundle it like Jellyfin, Nextcloud, Kodi, or OBS. If you can't update right away, restrict file uploads to trusted users only and isolate any servers that automatically scan or process media files.**#cybersecurity #infosec #advisory #vulnerabilityhttps://beyondmachines.net/event_details/pixelsmash-vulnerability-in-ffmpeg-enables-remote-code-execution-p-9-m-z-b/gD2P6Ple2L", "creation_timestamp": "2026-06-23T13:38:48.880693Z"}