#VU92203 Integer overflow in FFmpeg - CVE-2024-22860

Vulnerability identifier: #VU92203

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-22860

CWE-ID: CWE-190

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
FFmpeg
Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

Vendor: ffmpeg.sourceforge.net

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow in the jpegxl_anim_read_packet component in the JPEG XL Animation decoder. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger integer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system via the jpegxl_anim_read_packet component in the JPEG XL Animation decoder.

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

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FFmpeg: before 6.1

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External links
https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/d2e8974699a9e35cc1a926bf74a972300d629cd5
https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=61991

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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.