Theora up to 1.0 7180717 libtheora huffdec.c oc_huff_tree_unpack authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Theora up to 1.0 7180717. This affects the function oc_huff_tree_unpack of the file huffdec.c of the component libtheora. The manipulation results in an unknown weakness. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-56431. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Theora up to 1.0 7180717. Affected is the function oc_huff_tree_unpack of the file huffdec.c of the component libtheora. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-863. The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. This allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions. The impact remains unknown. CVE summarizes:

oc_huff_tree_unpack in huffdec.c in libtheora in Theora through 1.0 7180717 has an invalid negative left shift.

The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2024-56431 since 12/24/2024. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 234479 (SUSE SLES15 / openSUSE 15 Security Update : mozjs52 (SUSE-SU-2025:1287-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

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

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (234479) and EUVD (EUVD-2024-53141). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.6

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VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Authorization
CWE: CWE-863 / CWE-285 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 234479
Nessus Name: SUSE SLES15 / openSUSE 15 Security Update : mozjs52 (SUSE-SU-2025:1287-1)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

12/24/2024 🔍
12/25/2024 +1 days 🔍
12/25/2024 +0 days 🔍
06/23/2025 +179 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 17
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2024-56431 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-56431
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-289308
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Entryinfo

Created: 12/25/2024 19:07
Updated: 06/23/2025 01:57
Changes: 12/25/2024 19:07 (53), 12/31/2024 20:26 (12), 03/24/2025 17:53 (2), 04/16/2025 19:58 (2), 06/23/2025 01:57 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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