CVE-2024-0051: Out of Bounds Read and Write in onQueueFilled in outQueue in libstagefright_soft_mpeg4dec

platform/frameworks/av Updated 02 Oct 2025

Summary

01/03/2024

Disclosed on

CVE-2024-0051

CVE

Yes i

Fix available

High

Severity

Not published

CVSS Score

CVE-2024-0051: In onQueueFilled of SoftMPEG4.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a heap buffer overflow. Affects platform/frameworks/av across 5 version ranges.

>= 12:0, < 12:2024-03-01 >= 12L:0, < 12L:2024-03-01 >= 13:0, < 13:2024-03-01 >= 14:0, < 14:2024-03-01 >= 14-next:0, < 14-next:2024-03-01

Fixed in 14-next:2024-03-01. How to fix ↓

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Background

The package under scrutiny is platform/frameworks/av in the Android ecosystem. This package is responsible for handling audio and video functionality in the Android operating system. It includes various components for media playback, recording, and processing. One of these components is libstagefright_soft_mpeg4dec, which is used for decoding MPEG-4 video streams. This vulnerability affects versions 12, 12L, 13, and 14 of the package.

Vulnerability Detail

The vulnerability resides in the onQueueFilled function of the SoftMPEG4.cpp file in libstagefright_soft_mpeg4dec. It is caused by a heap buffer overflow, leading to an out of bounds write. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to escalate their privileges locally without requiring any additional execution privileges. The exploitation does not require user interaction. The impact of this vulnerability can be severe, as it allows an attacker to gain elevated privileges on the affected system.

How To Fix

Minimum fixed version

14-next:2024-03-01

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Workaround

There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the platform/frameworks/av package in the Android ecosystem is vulnerable to an out of bounds read and write in the onQueueFilled function of the libstagefright_soft_mpeg4dec component. This vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker to escalate their privileges locally. It is recommended to update the package to the fixed version and apply the necessary fix to mitigate this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.

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