CVE-2024-35366: Integer Overflow

Published Nov 29, 2024
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Updated

FFmpeg n6.1.1 is Integer Overflow. The vulnerability exists in the parseoptions function of sbgdec.c within the libavformat module. When parsing certain options, the software does not adequately validate the input. This allows for negative duration values to be accepted without proper bounds checking.

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
FFmpeg FFmpeg
FFmpeg FFmpeg=6.1.1
debian/ffmpeg<7:5.1.5-0+deb12u1
7:5.1.5-0+deb12u1
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+deb12u17:7.1.5-0+deb13u17:9.0.2-4

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 7:5.1.5-0+deb12u1
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 7:7.0.1-3
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 7:5.1.9-0+deb12u1Fixed in 7:7.1.5-0+deb13u1Fixed in 7:9.0.2-4

Event History

Nov 29, 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·08:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Nov 2, 2026
Data Sourced
via OSV·12:02 PM
Affected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-35366?

CVE-2024-35366 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for integer overflow leading to unexpected behavior.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-35366?

To fix CVE-2024-35366, upgrade to the latest version of FFmpeg where the vulnerability has been addressed.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-35366?

CVE-2024-35366 is an integer overflow vulnerability that occurs in the parse_options function of sbgdec.c.

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2024-35366?

CVE-2024-35366 affects FFmpeg version n6.1.1 and possibly earlier versions.

5

What can happen if CVE-2024-35366 is exploited?

Exploiting CVE-2024-35366 can lead to the acceptance of negative duration values, potentially causing crashes or undefined behavior.

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