FFmpeg up to 5.1.5 swresample.c fill_audiodata heap-based overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in FFmpeg up to 5.1.5. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is the function fill_audiodata of the file /libswresample/swresample.c. Performing a manipulation results in heap-based overflow. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-7272. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. Furthermore, an exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in FFmpeg up to 5.1.5. This affects the function fill_audiodata of the file /libswresample/swresample.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a heap-based overflow vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-122. A heap overflow condition is a buffer overflow, where the buffer that can be overwritten is allocated in the heap portion of memory, generally meaning that the buffer was allocated using a routine such as malloc(). The impact remains unknown. The summary by CVE is:

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in FFmpeg up to 5.1.5. This affects the function fill_audiodata 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.

The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2024-7272 since 07/30/2024. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details and a public exploit are known. This issue was fixed in version 6.0 by 9903ba28c28ab18dc7b7b6fb8571cc8b5caae1a6 but a backport for 5.1 was forgotten.

The exploit is shared for download at github.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading to version 5.1.6 or 6.0 9903ba28c28ab18dc7b7b6fb8571cc8b5caae1a6 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2024-1760). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Debian Linux
  • Fedora Linux
  • Ubuntu Linux
  • SUSE Linux
  • SUSE openSUSE
  • Open Source ffmpeg

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Class: Heap-based overflow
CWE: CWE-122 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: FFmpeg 5.1.6/6.0 9903ba28c28ab18dc7b7b6fb8571cc8b5caae1a6

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08/08/2024 +9 days 🔍
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10/16/2025 +434 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: ffmpeg.org

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2024-7272 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-7272
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-273945
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2024-1760 - ffmpeg: Mehrere Schwachstellen ermöglichen nicht spezifizierten Angriff

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 08/08/2024 08:10
Updated: 10/16/2025 22:53
Changes: 08/08/2024 08:10 (47), 08/08/2024 16:51 (20), 08/08/2024 16:53 (4), 08/08/2024 18:00 (1), 08/13/2024 18:54 (30), 03/15/2025 18:03 (3), 10/16/2025 22:53 (7)
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