CVE-2025-27063CWE-416

Use After Free in Video

High · published December 18, 2025

CVSS v3.1
7.8
EPSS
0%
Percentile
0.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A timeout error during video playback could lead to memory corruption—like a movie screen freezing mid-scene while the projector keeps running! ⚡ Picture a theater where the projector keeps rolling even when the reel has jammed; the audience is totally confused, and it could cause chaos as the system tries to recover. That's what's happening here with your video sessions! An attacker could exploit this memory corruption flaw, potentially leading to unexpected crashes or even execution of arbitrary code. This means that an uninvited guest could turn your video viewing experience into a nightmare, causing loss of control over your system at the worst possible moment!

Put simply

Picture a theater where the projector keeps rolling even when the reel has jammed; the audience is totally confused, and it could cause chaos as the system tries to recover. That's what's happening here with your video sessions! CVE-2025-27063 involves a memory corruption vulnerability that occurs when a video playback session fails to open properly, resulting in an error timeout. This flaw can lead to instability and potential execution of harmful code in the affected application.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this memory corruption flaw, potentially leading to unexpected crashes or even execution of arbitrary code. This means that an uninvited guest could turn your video viewing experience into a nightmare, causing loss of control over your system at the worst possible moment! To guard against this vulnerability, ensure that your systems are updated with the latest patches provided by your software vendor. Additionally, evaluate your application to handle timeout errors safely, preventing any unintended code execution. You’ve got this! With these steps, you’ll secure your video playback and keep your systems running smoothly. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
7.8 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00099 · 0.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-416 · Use After Free
Published
2025-12-18T05:28Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 18 DEC 05:28Z
    Use After Free in Video
    cvelistv5