CVE-2024-55069: Null Pointer Dereference
Published May 2, 2025
·Updated
ffmpeg 7.1 is vulnerable to Null Pointer Dereference in function iamfreadheader in /libavformat/iamfdec.c.
Affected Software
2 affected components
FFmpeg FFmpeg
FFmpeg FFmpeg=7.1
Remediation
Event History
May 2, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-55069?
CVE-2024-55069 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for causing application crashes.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-55069?
To fix CVE-2024-55069, update to a patched version of FFmpeg that addresses the null pointer dereference vulnerability.
3
Which versions of FFmpeg are affected by CVE-2024-55069?
CVE-2024-55069 affects FFmpeg version 7.1.
4
What components of FFmpeg are impacted by CVE-2024-55069?
CVE-2024-55069 impacts the iamf_read_header function in the /libavformat/iamfdec.c component.
5
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-55069?
CVE-2024-55069 is classified as a null pointer dereference vulnerability.