OSV-2024-637 Heap-buffer-overflow in ih264d_format_convert

Not scored Published

A heap-buffer-overflow in the video decoding library 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
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is OSV-2024-637?

OSV-2024-637 is a memory corruption vulnerability in libavc, published on 13 Jul 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

OSS-Fuzz report: https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=69682

Crash type: Heap-buffer-overflow WRITE {*}
Crash state:
ih264d_format_convert
isvcd_video_decode
isvcd_api_function

Which versions are affected by OSV-2024-637?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including libavc.

PackageAffectedFixed in
libavc OSS-FuzzAll versionsNone

How do I fix OSV-2024-637?

No fix has been published for OSV-2024-637 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 OSV-2024-637 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of OSV-2024-637 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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