CVE-2024-7055
FFmpeg pnmdec.c pnm_decode_frame heap-based overflow
Description
A vulnerability was found in FFmpeg up to 7.0.1. It has been classified as critical. This affects the function pnm_decode_frame in the library /libavcodec/pnmdec.c. The manipulation leads to heap-based buffer overflow. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 7.0.2 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-273651.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 6, 2024, 6:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
June 3, 2025, 5:20 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 2.0 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Upgrade the affected FFmpeg packages.
- Update the affected Chromium package.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2024-7055 has a 1 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2024-7055.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://ffmpeg.org/ | Product |
| https://ffmpeg.org/download.html | Product |
| https://github.com/CookedMelon/ReportCVE/tree/main/FFmpeg/poc3 | Third Party Advisory |
| https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.273651 | Permissions Required VDB Entry |
| https://vuldb.com/?id.273651 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://vuldb.com/?submit.376532 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2024-7055
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
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Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jun. 03, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-787 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:ffmpeg:ffmpeg:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 4.3.8 *cpe:2.3:a:ffmpeg:ffmpeg:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 4.4 up to (excluding) 4.4.5 *cpe:2.3:a:ffmpeg:ffmpeg:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 7.0 up to (excluding) 7.0.2 *cpe:2.3:a:ffmpeg:ffmpeg:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 5.0 up to (excluding) 5.1.6 *cpe:2.3:a:ffmpeg:ffmpeg:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 6.0 up to (excluding) 6.1.2 Added Reference Type VulDB: https://vuldb.com/?id.273651 Types: Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry Added Reference Type VulDB: https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.273651 Types: Permissions Required, VDB Entry Added Reference Type VulDB: https://vuldb.com/?submit.376532 Types: Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry Added Reference Type VulDB: https://github.com/CookedMelon/ReportCVE/tree/main/FFmpeg/poc3 Types: Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type VulDB: https://ffmpeg.org/download.html Types: Product Added Reference Type VulDB: https://ffmpeg.org/ Types: Product -
CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 06, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A vulnerability was found in FFmpeg up to 7.0.1. It has been classified as critical. This affects the function pnm_decode_frame in the library /libavcodec/pnmdec.c. The manipulation leads to heap-based buffer overflow. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 7.0.2 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-273651. Added Reference VulDB https://vuldb.com/?id.273651 [No types assigned] Added Reference VulDB https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.273651 [No types assigned] Added Reference VulDB https://vuldb.com/?submit.376532 [No types assigned] Added Reference VulDB https://github.com/CookedMelon/ReportCVE/tree/main/FFmpeg/poc3 [No types assigned] Added Reference VulDB https://ffmpeg.org/download.html [No types assigned] Added Reference VulDB https://ffmpeg.org/ [No types assigned] Added CWE VulDB CWE-122 Added CVSS V2 VulDB (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P) Added CVSS V3.1 VulDB AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L Added CVSS V4.0 VulDB CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X