Double free in FFmpeg



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-35368
CWE-ID CWE-415
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 FFmpeg
Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

Vendor ffmpeg.sourceforge.net

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Double free

EUVDB-ID: #VU101882

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-35368

CWE-ID: CWE-415 - Double Free

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 rkmpp_retrieve_frame() function in libavcodec/rkmppdec.c. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger double free error 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 - 7.0.2

CPE2.3 External links

https://gist.github.com/1047524396/7e6e47220ae2b2d2fb4611f0d8a31ec5
https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/blob/n7.0/libavcodec/rkmppdec.c#L466
https://github.com/ffmpeg/ffmpeg/commit/4513300989502090c4fd6560544dce399a8cd53c


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.



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