CVE-2024-31581

Description

FFmpeg version n6.1 was discovered to contain an improper validation of array index vulnerability in libavcodec/cbs_h266_syntax_template.c. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause undefined behavior within the application.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.75% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory fedoraproject.org Vendor Advisory fedoraproject.org Vendor Advisory fedoraproject.org
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/ffmpeg/ffmpeg/commit/ce0c178a408d43e71085c28a47d50dc939b60196
https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/blob/n6.1.1/libavcodec/cbs_h266_syntax_template.c#L2048
https://gist.github.com/1047524396/a7e9273e12553775826784035333cdd8
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/LE3ASLH6QF2E5OVJI5VA3JSEPJFFFMNY/ vendor advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/IPETICRXUOGRIM4U3BCRTIKE3IZWCSBT/ vendor advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/6G7EYH2JAK5OJPVNC6AXYQ5K7YGYNCDN/ vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-31581?
CVE-2024-31581 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-31581?
To fix CVE-2024-31581, 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-2024-31581 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-31581 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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