Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in FFmpeg by VideoLAN

CVE-2024-31582

Summary

The FFmpeg library version n6.1 has a vulnerability in the draw_block_rectangle function, leading to a heap buffer overflow. This flaw can be exploited by attackers through specially crafted input, which may result in undefined behavior or a Denial of Service (DoS). Developers and users of the affected versions should be aware of this risk and look into mitigations, as the exploitation scenarios could impact system stability and reliability.

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