CVE-2024-35369: ffmpeg Integer Overflow — Fix

Description

In FFmpeg version n6.1.1, specifically within the avcodec/speexdec.c module, a potential security vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of certain parameters when parsing Speex codec extradata. This vulnerability could lead to integer overflow conditions, potentially resulting in undefined behavior or crashes during the decoding process.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-190 Integer Overflow

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
ffmpeg	ffmpeg	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/ffmpeg/ffmpeg/commit/0895ef0d6d6406ee6cd158fc4d47d80f201b8e9c

Other References

https://gist.github.com/1047524396/455093807666f2e351d674750c8cd0b8 https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/blob/n6.1.1/libavcodec/speexdec.c#L1423

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-35369? +

In FFmpeg version n6.1.1, specifically within the avcodec/speexdec.c module, a potential security vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of certain parameters when parsing Speex codec extradata. This vulnerability could lead to integer overflow conditions, potentially resulting in undefined behavior or crashes during the decoding process. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-35369? +

CVE-2024-35369 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-35369? +

CVE-2024-35369 affects products from ffmpeg, specifically: ffmpeg. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-35369? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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