CVE-2024-22861

Summary

CVE-2024-22861 is an integer overflow vulnerability affecting FFmpeg versions prior to n6.1. This issue, located in the avcodec/osq module, can be exploited by attackers to induce a denial of service (DoS) condition. The vulnerability arises from the mishandling of input data, resulting in buffer overflow and potential crashes. Successful exploitation may lead to system instability or unavailability of FFmpeg services. It is strongly recommended that users update to the latest stable FFmpeg version to mitigate this risk.

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