CVE-2024-22860: FFmpeg · Integer Overflow
Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical : upgrade to 6.1 as a priority.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC
- EPSS
- 1.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 70% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 6.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 27 Jan 2024
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade ffmpeg/FFmpeg to 6.1.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
GitHubffmpeg/FFmpegpkg:github/ffmpeg/FFmpegOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2024-22860, European organizations should prioritize the following actions: 1) Immediately identify and inventory all systems and applications using FFmpeg, especially those handling JPEG XL animation content. 2) Upgrade FFmpeg to version n6.1 or later, where the vulnerability has been addressed. If upgrading is not immediately feasible, consider applying any available backported patches or vendor-provided mitigations. 3) Implement strict input validation and filtering to block or quarantine untrusted JPEG XL animation files, particularly from external or unverified sources. 4) Employ network-level protections such as intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) with updated signatures to detect exploitation attempts targeting this vulnerability. 5) Restrict network exposure of multimedia processing services to trusted internal networks and limit access through firewalls and segmentation. 6) Monitor logs and system behavior for anomalies indicative of exploitation attempts, including unexpected crashes or execution of unauthorized code. 7) Educate development and operations teams about the risks associated with processing untrusted media files and encourage secure coding and deployment practices. 8) Coordinate with software vendors and service providers to ensure timely patching and vulnerability management. These targeted measures go beyond generic advice by focusing on the specific context of FFmpeg usage and the nature of the vulnerability.
Description
Integer overflow vulnerability in FFmpeg before n6.1, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the jpegxl_anim_read_packet component in the JPEG XL Animation decoder.