CVE-2024-7055 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-7055: FFmpeg pnmdec.c pnm_decode_frame heap-based overflow

Vendor N/A
Product FFmpeg
Weakness CWE-122
Published August 6, 2024
Last update November 3, 2025
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CVSS base score

6.9/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality —
Integrity —

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

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.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

August 6, 2024 CVE published
November 3, 2025 Record updated