CVE-2022-3109
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.42%
Last modified
CVE-2022-3109 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in the FFmpeg package, where vp3_decode_frame in libavcodec/vp3.c lacks check of the return value of av_malloc() and will cause a null pointer dereference, impacting availability.. EPSS estimates a 1.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in the FFmpeg package, where vp3_decode_frame in libavcodec/vp3.c lacks check of the return value of av_malloc() and will cause a null pointer dereference, impacting availability.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 11.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 36 |
| Ffmpeg | Ffmpeg | < 5.0.3 |
References
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2153551Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/06/msg00016.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5394Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2153551Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/06/msg00016.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5394Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-3109?
An issue was discovered in the FFmpeg package, where vp3_decode_frame in libavcodec/vp3.c lacks check of the return value of av_malloc() and will cause a null pointer dereference, impacting availability.
How severe is CVE-2022-3109?
CVE-2022-3109 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-3109?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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