CVE-2024-36615: ffmpeg — Fix

Description

FFmpeg n7.0 has a race condition vulnerability in the VP9 decoder. This could lead to a data race if video encoding parameters were being exported, as the side data would be attached in the decoder thread while being read in the output thread.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.9

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-362 CWE-362

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
ffmpeg	ffmpeg	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/ffmpeg/ffmpeg/commit/0ba058579f332b3060d8470a04ddd3fbf305be61

Other References

https://gist.github.com/1047524396/c44e5eaafa8f408eea0c9411205990fb https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/blob/n7.0/libavcodec/vp9.c#L1738

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-36615? +

FFmpeg n7.0 has a race condition vulnerability in the VP9 decoder. This could lead to a data race if video encoding parameters were being exported, as the side data would be attached in the decoder thread while being read in the output thread. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.9 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-36615? +

CVE-2024-36615 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.9 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-36615? +

CVE-2024-36615 affects products from ffmpeg, specifically: ffmpeg. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-36615? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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