#VU101884 Integer overflow in FFmpeg - CVE-2024-36617

Vulnerability identifier: #VU101884

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-36617

CWE-ID: CWE-190

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
FFmpeg
Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

Vendor: ffmpeg.sourceforge.net

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow within CAF decoder. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted file to the application, trigger integer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FFmpeg: 6.0 - 6.1.2

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External links
https://gist.github.com/1047524396/f20749f8addc8f86de9cfacf17ba29df
https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/blob/n6.1.1/libavformat/cafdec.c#L274
https://github.com/ffmpeg/ffmpeg/commit/d973fcbcc2f944752ff10e6a76b0b2d9329937a7

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.