High severity · published Aug 6, 2024
CVE-2024-7055
FFmpeg pnmdec.c pnm_decode_frame heap-based overflow
8.8
CVSS
1.4%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
A vulnerability was found in FFmpeg up to 7.0.1. It has been classified as critical. This affects the function pnm_decode_frame in the library /libavcodec/pnmdec.c. The manipulation leads to heap-based buffer overflow. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 7.0.2 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-273651.
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Privileges
None
User interaction
Required
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Scope
Unchanged
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)1.4% · higher than 73% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
FF
FFmpeg ·
7.0.0; 7.0.1 · source: vendor, NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-7055
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-7055
Product
https://ffmpeg.org/
Product
https://ffmpeg.org/download.html
Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/CookedMelon/ReportCVE/tree/main/FFmpeg/poc3
Permissions Required
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.273651
Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.273651
Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?submit.376532
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