CVE-2024-31578: Use After Free

Published Apr 17, 2024
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Updated

FFmpeg version n6.1.1 was discovered to contain a heap use-after-free via the avhwframectxinit function.

Affected Software

15 affected componentsFixes available
ubuntu/ffmpeg<7:3.4.11-0ubuntu0.1+
7:3.4.11-0ubuntu0.1+
ubuntu/ffmpeg<7:4.2.7-0ubuntu0.1+
7:4.2.7-0ubuntu0.1+
ubuntu/ffmpeg<7:4.4.2-0ubuntu0.22.04.1+
7:4.4.2-0ubuntu0.22.04.1+
ubuntu/ffmpeg<7:6.0-6ubuntu1.1
7:6.0-6ubuntu1.1
ubuntu/ffmpeg<7:6.1.1-3ubuntu5+
7:6.1.1-3ubuntu5+
FFmpeg FFmpeg<7.0
Fedoraproject Fedora=38
Fedoraproject Fedora=39
Fedoraproject Fedora=40
debian/ffmpeg*
debian/ffmpeg<7:7.0.1-3
7:7.0.1-3
debian/ffmpeg<7:7.0.1-3
7:7.0.1-3
debian/ffmpeg<=7:5.1.9-0+deb12u1
7:7.1.5-0+deb13u17:9.0.2-4
alpine/ffmpeg<7.1.1-r0
7.1.1-r0
alpine/ffmpeg<7.1.1-r0
7.1.1-r0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/ffmpeg to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7:3.4.11-0ubuntu0.1+
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/ffmpeg to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7:4.2.7-0ubuntu0.1+
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/ffmpeg to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7:4.4.2-0ubuntu0.22.04.1+
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/ffmpeg to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7:6.0-6ubuntu1.1
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/ffmpeg to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7:6.1.1-3ubuntu5+
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/ffmpeg to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7:7.0.1-3
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/ffmpeg to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7:7.1.5-0+deb13u1Fixed in 7:9.0.2-4
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade alpine/ffmpeg to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.1.1-r0

Event History

Apr 17, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via OSV·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Nov 2, 2026
Data Sourced
via OSV·12:01 PM
Affected Software

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This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-31578?

CVE-2024-31578 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to cause a heap use-after-free condition.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-31578?

To mitigate CVE-2024-31578, you should upgrade to a fixed version of FFmpeg as specified for your distribution.

3

Which versions of FFmpeg are affected by CVE-2024-31578?

FFmpeg version n6.1.1 is specifically affected by CVE-2024-31578, as well as other versions prior to the recommended remedial updates.

4

What platforms are impacted by CVE-2024-31578?

CVE-2024-31578 impacts Ubuntu and Debian distributions, particularly the outlined versions of the FFmpeg package.

5

Is there a known exploit for CVE-2024-31578?

While specific exploits for CVE-2024-31578 were not publicly disclosed, the nature of the vulnerability could lead to exploitation if left unpatched.

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