FFmpeg Duration hlsproto.c parse_playlist denial of service (CVE-2026-90816) | HOL Guard CVE

Unknown severity · Source severity not reportedCVE-2026-90816

FFmpeg Duration hlsproto.c parse_playlist denial of service

Answer in brief

CVE-2026-90816 records a Unknown severity vulnerability in FFmpeg Duration hlsproto.c parse_playlist denial of service. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. The current feed maps n/a/FFmpeg (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Analysis pending evidence review

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Published Sep 14, 2026Updated Sep 14, 2026Source checked Sep 14, 2026First seen by HOL Sep 14, 2026Material review Sep 14, 2026

Upstream Advisory

Key facts

Risk: Unknown severitySource severity not reported
Exploitation: Not marked as known exploited
Affected software: 1 mapped package or product
Fix availability: Not reported

Why this deserves its current priority

A CVSS score is not reported in the current record. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. Treat this as a source-backed prioritization signal, not a statement about your environment.

Analysis status

Analysis pending evidence review

Factual feed record only; HOL analysis is not approved for indexing. Read the methodology.

Affected scope and exposure questions

The current feed maps n/a/FFmpeg (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Mapped affected packages and fixed versions
Package	Affected range	Fixed version
n/a/FFmpeggeneric	8.0.*	Not reported

Recommended response

Check inventory. Check lockfiles and deployed manifests for n/a/FFmpeg.
Review the reported fix. Monitor this advisory for an available fix and review any installs of the affected package.

Evidence timeline and material changes

Published upstream
Sep 14, 2026
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Source modified
Sep 14, 2026
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First seen by HOL
Sep 14, 2026

Sources and claim methodology

Upstream source description

A vulnerability was found in FFmpeg 8.0.x. This affects the function parse_playlist of the file libavformat/hlsproto.c of the component Duration Parser. Performing a manipulation of the argument duration/target_duration results in denial of service. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. Upgrading to version 8.1 and 9.0 is able to mitigate this issue. The patch is named 64fafd63f0b4. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

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