CVE-2024-7272: FFmpeg swresample.c fill_audiodata heap-based overflow

Published Aug 8, 2024
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Updated

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in FFmpeg up to 5.1.5. This affects the function fillaudiodata of the file /libswresample/swresample.c. The manipulation leads to heap-based buffer overflow. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. This issue was fixed in version 6.0 by 9903ba28c28ab18dc7b7b6fb8571cc8b5caae1a6 but a backport for 5.1 was forgotten. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 5.1.6 and 6.0 9903ba28c28ab18dc7b7b6fb8571cc8b5caae1a6 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Affected Software

1 affected component
FFmpeg FFmpeg<5.1.6

Event History

Aug 8, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:24 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:24 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Aug 12, 2024
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:38 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-7272?

CVE-2024-7272 is classified as a critical vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-7272?

To fix CVE-2024-7272, upgrade FFmpeg to version 5.1.6 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-7272?

CVE-2024-7272 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

4

Which FFmpeg versions are affected by CVE-2024-7272?

CVE-2024-7272 affects FFmpeg versions up to and including 5.1.5.

5

Can CVE-2024-7272 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-7272 can be exploited remotely.

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