CVE-2024-22749 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.8 Published Updated

A buffer overflow in GPAC allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted media files.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2024-22749?

CVE-2024-22749 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Gpac Gpac, published on 25 Jan 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

GPAC v2.3 was detected to contain a buffer overflow via the function gf_isom_new_generic_sample_description function in the isomedia/isom_write.c:4577

Weakness: CWE-120

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-22749?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Gpac Gpac.

How do I fix CVE-2024-22749?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-22749 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2024-22749 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-22749 exists.

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Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2024-22749, GHSA-hwg5-mfhv-33w6, UBUNTU-CVE-2024-22749.

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