CVE-2022-3341

Description

A null pointer dereference issue was discovered in 'FFmpeg' in decode_main_header() function of libavformat/nutdec.c file. The flaw occurs because the function lacks check of the return value of avformat_new_stream() and triggers the null pointer dereference error, causing an application to crash.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Third-Party Advisory redhat.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: n/a FFmpeg
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2157054 issue tracking third party advisory patch
https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/9cf652cef49d74afe3d454f27d49eb1a1394951e third party advisory patch
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/06/msg00016.html mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-3341?
CVE-2022-3341 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-3341?
To fix CVE-2022-3341, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-3341 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-3341 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-3341?
CVE-2022-3341 affects n/a FFmpeg.
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