CVE-2024-31582: Buffer Overflow

Published Apr 17, 2024
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Updated

FFmpeg version n6.1 was discovered to contain a heap buffer overflow vulnerability in the drawblockrectangle function of libavfilter/vfcodecview.c. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause undefined behavior or a Denial of Service (DoS) via crafted input.

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
ubuntu/ffmpeg<7:6.0-6ubuntu1.1
7:6.0-6ubuntu1.1
ubuntu/ffmpeg<7:6.1.1-3ubuntu5+
7:6.1.1-3ubuntu5+
debian/ffmpeg<=7:5.1.5-0+deb12u1, <=7:6.1.1-4, <=7:6.1.1-5
7:4.3.6-0+deb11u17:4.3.7-0+deb11u1
FFmpeg FFmpeg>=6.1<7.0
Fedoraproject Fedora=38
Fedoraproject Fedora=39
Fedoraproject Fedora=40

Event History

Apr 17, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
RemedySeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jul 1, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·07:04 PM
Description

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-31582?

CVE-2024-31582 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause undefined behavior and Denial of Service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-31582?

To mitigate CVE-2024-31582, update FFmpeg to version 7:6.1.1-3ubuntu5+ or a later version, or use 7:6.0-6ubuntu1.1 for Ubuntu.

3

Which versions of FFmpeg are affected by CVE-2024-31582?

CVE-2024-31582 affects FFmpeg version n6.1 and earlier.

4

What impact does CVE-2024-31582 have on systems?

CVE-2024-31582 can lead to undefined behavior or Denial of Service when processing specially crafted inputs.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-31582?

There are no known workarounds for CVE-2024-31582; updating to a patched version is recommended.

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