Hacker NewsFriday · August 28, 2026FREE

We found a division by zero bug in FFmpeg with a vibecoded fuzzer

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An integer divide-by-zero bug has been identified in FFmpeg's VPK demuxer, within the `vpk_read_packet` function. The issue was discovered using a vibecoded fuzzer, a fuzzer generated with the assistance of AI coding tools. The bug was reported as issue #24290 on FFmpeg's Forgejo instance, which is the project's official issue tracker. The report classifies the problem as an integer divide-by-zero, a type of defect that can cause undefined behavior, potentially leading to crashes or other unexpected results. The discovery highlights the effectiveness of AI-assisted fuzzing in finding real-world bugs in complex software like FFmpeg. The issue is currently open, and no fix has been mentioned in the provided source text.

// why it matters

This bug could cause crashes in applications using FFmpeg's VPK demuxer, potentially affecting media playback or processing.

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