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Debian: CVE-2024-7055: ffmpeg -- security update

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Debian: CVE-2024-7055: ffmpeg -- security update

Severity
4
CVSS
(AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P)
Published
08/06/2024
Created
08/16/2024
Added
08/15/2024
Modified
08/15/2024

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.

Solution(s)

  • debian-upgrade-ffmpeg

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