CWE
193
EPSS
0.045%
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-31585

First published: Wed Apr 17 2024(Updated: )

FFmpeg version n5.1 to n6.1 was discovered to contain an Off-by-one Error vulnerability in libavfilter/avf_showspectrum.c. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted input.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
ubuntu/ffmpeg<7:6.0-6ubuntu1.1
7:6.0-6ubuntu1.1
debian/ffmpeg<=7:6.1.1-4<=7:6.1.1-5
7:4.3.6-0+deb11u1
7:4.3.7-0+deb11u1
7:5.1.5-0+deb12u1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-31585?

    CVE-2024-31585 is categorized as a Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-31585?

    To address CVE-2024-31585, update FFmpeg to versions 7:6.0-6ubuntu1.1 or greater on Ubuntu, or to 7:4.3.6-0+deb11u1, 7:4.3.7-0+deb11u1, or 7:5.1.5-0+deb12u1 on Debian.

  • Which FFmpeg versions are affected by CVE-2024-31585?

    CVE-2024-31585 affects FFmpeg versions from n5.1 to n6.1.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-31585?

    CVE-2024-31585 is identified as an Off-by-one Error vulnerability.

  • What can attackers do with CVE-2024-31585?

    Attackers can exploit CVE-2024-31585 to induce a Denial of Service (DoS) condition through crafted input.

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