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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2024-22862

CVE-2024-22862: 
Ffmpeg vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

CVE-2024-22862 is an integer overflow vulnerability discovered in FFmpeg versions before n6.1. The vulnerability specifically affects the JPEG XL Parser component and was discovered through Google's OSS-Fuzz service. The vulnerability was disclosed on January 27, 2024, and received a Critical CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (NVD, SecurityOnline).

Technical details

The vulnerability is classified as an Integer Overflow or Wraparound (CWE-190) that affects the JPEG XL Parser component in FFmpeg. The issue received a Critical severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 9.8 (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H), indicating the highest level of severity for remote code execution vulnerabilities (NVD).

Impact

The vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the JPEG XL Parser component. Given the CVSS score of 9.8, successful exploitation could lead to complete system compromise, allowing attackers to execute malicious code with the same privileges as the FFmpeg process (NVD, SecurityOnline).

Mitigation and workarounds

The vulnerability has been fixed in FFmpeg version n6.1. Users are strongly advised to upgrade to this version or later to mitigate the risk. The fix includes a patch that implements proper overflow checking in the JPEG XL Parser component (FFmpeg Patch).

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Source: This report was generated using AI

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