CVE-2024-57509 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.8 Published Updated

A buffer overflow in the Bento4 library allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted MP4 files.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2024-57509?

CVE-2024-57509 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Jan 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Bento4 mp42avc v.3bdc891602d19789b8e8626e4a3e613a937b4d35 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via the AP4_File::ParseStream and related functions.

Weakness: CWE-120

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-57509?

How do I fix CVE-2024-57509?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-57509 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-2024-57509 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-57509 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h7h9-grcq-c72m.

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