FFmpeg 7.0 libavcodec/hevcdec.c hevc_frame_end buffer overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in FFmpeg 7.0. It has been declared as critical. This impacts the function hevc_frame_end of the file libavcodec/hevcdec.c. Executing a manipulation can lead to buffer overflow. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-32228. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in FFmpeg 7.0. This vulnerability affects the function hevc_frame_end of the file libavcodec/hevcdec.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a buffer overflow vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-120. The product copies an input buffer to an output buffer without verifying that the size of the input buffer is less than the size of the output buffer, leading to a buffer overflow. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

FFmpeg 7.0 is vulnerable to Buffer Overflow. There is a SEGV at libavcodec/hevcdec.c:2947:22 in hevc_frame_end.

The advisory is shared for download at trac.ffmpeg.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-32228 since 04/12/2024. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 07/01/2024).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
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Class: Buffer overflow
CWE: CWE-120 / CWE-119
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Remote: Yes

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03/21/2025 +263 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: ffmpeg.org

Advisory: trac.ffmpeg.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-32228 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-32228
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-270136

Entryinfo

Created: 07/01/2024 23:03
Updated: 03/21/2025 16:10
Changes: 07/01/2024 23:03 (53), 03/21/2025 16:10 (4)
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