CVE-2024-7055: ffmpeg Heap Overflow (CVSS 6.3)

Description

A vulnerability was found in FFmpeg up to 7.0.1. It has been classified as critical. This affects the function pnm_decode_frame in the library /libavcodec/pnmdec.c. The manipulation leads to heap-based buffer overflow. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 7.0.2 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-273651.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.3

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-122 CWE-122

CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
ffmpeg	ffmpeg	< 4.3.8
ffmpeg	ffmpeg	4.4 — 4.4.5
ffmpeg	ffmpeg	5.0 — 5.1.6
ffmpeg	ffmpeg	6.0 — 6.1.2
ffmpeg	ffmpeg	7.0 — 7.0.2

References

Other References

https://ffmpeg.org/ https://ffmpeg.org/download.html https://github.com/CookedMelon/ReportCVE/tree/main/FFmpeg/poc3 https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.273651 https://vuldb.com/?id.273651 https://vuldb.com/?submit.376532 https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/10/msg00019.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-7055? +

A vulnerability was found in FFmpeg up to 7.0.1. It has been classified as critical. This affects the function pnm_decode_frame in the library /libavcodec/pnmdec.c. The manipulation leads to heap-based buffer overflow. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 7.0.2 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-273651. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-7055? +

CVE-2024-7055 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.3 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-2024-7055? +

CVE-2024-7055 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-2024-7055? +

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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