Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in FFmpeg 7.0 by FFmpeg
CVE-2024-32230

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Ffmpeg

Status
Ffmpeg
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 July 2024

What is CVE-2024-32230?

The vulnerability identified in FFmpeg version 7.0 relates to a buffer overflow caused by a negative-size parameter error in the load_input_picture function located in the libavcodec/mpegvideo_enc.c source file. This flaw can lead to unexpected behavior when processing certain multimedia data, potentially allowing an attacker to exploit the oversight and execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service. Proper mitigation strategies are essential to maintain the integrity and security of systems utilizing FFmpeg.

References

https://trac.ffmpeg.org/ticket/10952

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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