How severe is CVE-2024-31578?

CVE-2024-31578 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-31578 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-31578?

CVE-2024-31578 primarily affects Ffmpeg. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-31578?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-31578 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-31578 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-29455.

When was CVE-2024-31578 published?

CVE-2024-31578 was published on 2024-04-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-31578

CVE-2024-31578 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ffmpeg with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-416.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-29455
Weakness: CWE-416
Affected product: Ffmpeg
Published: 2024-04-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

FFmpeg version n6.1.1 was discovered to contain a heap use-after-free via the av_hwframe_ctx_init function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-31578?: FFmpeg version n6.1.1 was discovered to contain a heap use-after-free via the av_hwframe_ctx_init function.
How severe is CVE-2024-31578?: CVE-2024-31578 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-31578 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-31578?: CVE-2024-31578 primarily affects Ffmpeg. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-31578?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-31578 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-31578 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-29455.
When was CVE-2024-31578 published?: CVE-2024-31578 was published on 2024-04-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:ffmpeg:ffmpeg:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:38:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:39:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:40:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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