Remote code execution in FFmpeg

1) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU96996

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-32228

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the hevc_frame_end() function in libavcodec/hevcdec.c. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted media file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FFmpeg: 6.0 - 7.0

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:ffmpeg_sourceforge_net:ffmpeg:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:
• cpe:2.3:a:ffmpeg_sourceforge_net:ffmpeg:6.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:
• cpe:2.3:a:ffmpeg_sourceforge_net:ffmpeg:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:

External links

http://trac.ffmpeg.org/ticket/10951

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.