CVE-2024-36616: Integer Overflow

Published Nov 29, 2024
·
Updated

An integer overflow in the component /libavformat/westwoodvqa.c of FFmpeg n6.1.1 allows attackers to cause a denial of service in the application via a crafted VQA file.

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
FFmpeg FFmpeg=6.1.1
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·07:15 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-2024-36616?

CVE-2024-36616 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-36616?

To fix CVE-2024-36616, upgrade to a patched version of FFmpeg beyond 6.1.1.

3

What causes CVE-2024-36616?

CVE-2024-36616 is caused by an integer overflow in the westwood_vqa.c component of FFmpeg.

4

Which versions of FFmpeg are affected by CVE-2024-36616?

Only FFmpeg version 6.1.1 is reported as affected by CVE-2024-36616.

5

Can CVE-2024-36616 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-36616 can be exploited remotely through a crafted VQA file.

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