VDB-290175 · CVE-2024-35365 · Nessus 235182

FFmpeg 6.1.1 ffmpeg_mux_init.c new_stream_audio double free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in FFmpeg 6.1.1. The affected element is the function new_stream_audio of the file fftools/ffmpeg_mux_init.c. Performing a manipulation results in double free. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-35365. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in FFmpeg 6.1.1. It has been classified as critical. This affects the function new_stream_audio of the file fftools/ffmpeg_mux_init.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a double free vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-415. The product calls free() twice on the same memory address, potentially leading to modification of unexpected memory locations. The impact remains unknown. The summary by CVE is:

FFmpeg version n6.1.1 has a double-free vulnerability in the fftools/ffmpeg_mux_init.c component of FFmpeg, specifically within the new_stream_audio function.

It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2024-35365 since 05/17/2024. 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 of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 235182 (SUSE SLED15 / SLES15 / openSUSE 15 Security Update : ffmpeg (SUSE-SU-2025:1450-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Applying the patch ced5c5fdb8634d39ca9472a2026b2d2fea16c4e5 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (235182). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Multimedia Processing Software

Name

FFmpeg

Version

6.1.1

License

open-source

Website

Product: https://ffmpeg.org/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.4

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Double free
CWE: CWE-415 / CWE-119
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Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 235182
Nessus Name: SUSE SLED15 / SLES15 / openSUSE 15 Security Update : ffmpeg (SUSE-SU-2025:1450-1)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Patch: ced5c5fdb8634d39ca9472a2026b2d2fea16c4e5

Timelineinfo

05/17/2024 🔍
01/03/2025 +231 days 🔍
01/04/2025 +0 days 🔍
05/06/2025 +122 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: ffmpeg.org

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-35365 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-35365
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-290175

Entryinfo

Created: 01/04/2025 00:55
Updated: 05/06/2025 17:59
Changes: 01/04/2025 00:55 (57), 01/04/2025 06:26 (12), 02/15/2025 20:56 (3), 05/06/2025 17:59 (2)
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