FFmpeg 7.1 /libavformat/iamfdec.c iamf_read_header null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in FFmpeg 7.1. Affected by this vulnerability is the function iamf_read_header in the library /libavformat/iamfdec.c. Such manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2024-55069. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in FFmpeg 7.1. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function iamf_read_header in the library /libavformat/iamfdec.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. Impacted is availability. CVE summarizes:

ffmpeg 7.1 is vulnerable to Null Pointer Dereference in function iamf_read_header in /libavformat/iamfdec.c.

The advisory is shared for download at trac.ffmpeg.org. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-55069 since 12/06/2024. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 276014 (TencentOS Server 4: ffmpeg (TSSA-2025:0714)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Applying the patch 4cc1495aca45445181a107a682c32cfe31459929 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.ffmpeg.org.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (276014) and EUVD (EUVD-2025-14312). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.1

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Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 276014
Nessus Name: TencentOS Server 4: ffmpeg (TSSA-2025:0714)

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Recommended: Patch
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Patch: 4cc1495aca45445181a107a682c32cfe31459929

Timelineinfo

12/06/2024 🔍
05/03/2025 +147 days 🔍
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11/21/2025 +202 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: ffmpeg.org

Advisory: 11326
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-55069 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-55069
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-307340
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Entryinfo

Created: 05/03/2025 08:59
Updated: 11/21/2025 07:09
Changes: 05/03/2025 08:59 (58), 05/12/2025 17:06 (1), 05/26/2025 21:36 (1), 11/21/2025 07:09 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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