# CVE-2024-5171: libaom: Fixed heap buffer overflow in img_alloc_helper() caused by integer overflow (bsc#1226020).

CVE-2024-5171 is fixed in 6 products on 1 platform, first by aom-tools 1.0.0.errata1-3+deb11u1ubuntu0.1, released June 3, 2024. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-5171
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 9.8 (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.0126
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jun 3, 2024

## Description

Fixed heap buffer overflow in img_alloc_helper() caused by integer overflow (bsc#1226020).

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | aom Debian 11.6 (bullseye) | 1.0.0.errata1-3+deb11u2 | [DLA-3881-1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/dla-3881-1.md) | Sep 7, 2024 |
| Linux | aom Debian 12.15 (bookworm) | 3.6.0-1+deb12u1 | [DSA-5753-1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/dsa-5753-1.md) | Aug 21, 2024 |
| Linux | aom Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 3.8.2-3 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2024-5171](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2024-5171.md) | Jun 5, 2024 |
| Linux | aom Debian 14 | 3.8.2-3 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2024-5171](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2024-5171.md) | Jun 5, 2024 |
| Linux | aom-tools Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 1.0.0.errata1-3+deb11u1ubuntu0.1 | [aom-tools 1.0.0.errata1-3+deb11u1ubuntu0.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-aom-tools-1.0.0.errata1-3-deb11u1ubuntu0.1.md) | Jun 3, 2024 |
| Linux | aom-tools Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS (jammy) | 3.3.0-1ubuntu0.1 | [aom-tools 3.3.0-1ubuntu0.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-jammy-aom-tools-3.3.0-1ubuntu0.1.md) | Jun 3, 2024 |
| Linux | aom-tools Ubuntu 24.04.5 LTS (noble) | 3.8.2-2ubuntu0.1 | [aom-tools 3.8.2-2ubuntu0.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-noble-aom-tools-3.8.2-2ubuntu0.1.md) | Jun 3, 2024 |
| Linux | aom-tools Ubuntu 24.10 (oracular) | 3.8.2-2ubuntu1 | [aom-tools 3.8.2-2ubuntu1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-oracular-aom-tools-3.8.2-2ubuntu1.md) | Jun 4, 2024 |
| Linux | libaom opensuse-leap 15.6 | 3.7.1-150600.3.3.1 | [SUSE-SU-2024:2056-1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/suse-su-2024-2056-1.md) | Jun 18, 2024 |
| Linux | libaom sles 15.6 | 3.7.1-150600.3.3.1 | [SUSE-SU-2024:2056-1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/suse-su-2024-2056-1.md) | Jun 18, 2024 |
| Linux | libaom-devel-doc opensuse-leap 15.6 | 3.7.1-150600.3.3.1 | [SUSE-SU-2024:2056-1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/suse-su-2024-2056-1.md) | Jun 18, 2024 |
| Linux | libaom0 Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 1.0.0.errata1-3+deb11u1ubuntu0.1 | [libaom0 1.0.0.errata1-3+deb11u1ubuntu0.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-libaom0-1.0.0.errata1-3-deb11u1ubuntu0.1.md) | Jun 3, 2024 |
| Linux | libaom3 Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS (jammy) | 3.3.0-1ubuntu0.1 | [libaom3 3.3.0-1ubuntu0.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-jammy-libaom3-3.3.0-1ubuntu0.1.md) | Jun 3, 2024 |
| Linux | libaom3 Ubuntu 24.04.5 LTS (noble) | 3.8.2-2ubuntu0.1 | [libaom3 3.8.2-2ubuntu0.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-noble-libaom3-3.8.2-2ubuntu0.1.md) | Jun 3, 2024 |
| Linux | libaom3 Ubuntu 24.10 (oracular) | 3.8.2-2ubuntu1 | [libaom3 3.8.2-2ubuntu1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-oracular-libaom3-3.8.2-2ubuntu1.md) | Jun 4, 2024 |

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