#VU96060 Heap-based buffer overflow in FFmpeg - CVE-2024-7272

Vulnerability identifier: #VU96060

Vulnerability 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-2024-7272

CWE-ID: CWE-122

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 a boundary error within the fill_audiodata() function in /libswresample/swresample.c. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted file to the application, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow 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: 5.0 - 5.1.5

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External links
https://vuldb.com/?id.273945
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.273945
https://github.com/CookedMelon/ReportCVE/tree/main/FFmpeg/poc5
https://github.com/CookedMelon/ReportCVE/tree/main/FFmpeg/poc6

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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.