Heap-based Buffer Overflow in FFmpeg's pnm_decode_frame Function
CVE-2024-7055

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

FFmpeg

Status
Ffmpeg
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 August 2024

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2024-7055?

A critical vulnerability affecting FFmpeg versions up to 7.0.1 has been identified in the pnm_decode_frame function within the library located at /libavcodec/pnmdec.c. This vulnerability results in a heap-based buffer overflow, which can be exploited by attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely. As this flaw has been publicly disclosed, it poses a significant risk to systems using the affected versions of FFmpeg. Users are strongly advised to upgrade their software to version 7.0.2 or later to mitigate the associated risks and enhance their overall security posture. For further details on the vulnerability and patching, refer to the FFmpeg official site.

Affected Version(s)

FFmpeg 7.0.0

FFmpeg 7.0.1

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2024-7055 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.273651
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.273651
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.376532
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

CookedMelon (VulDB User)
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