# CVE-2024-36615: ffmpeg: FFmpeg n7.0 has a race condition vulnerability in the VP9 decoder

CVE-2024-36615 is fixed in 2 products on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2024-36615, released November 29, 2024. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-36615
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 5.9 (medium)
- EPSS: 0.0044
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Nov 29, 2024

## Description

FFmpeg n7.0 has a race condition vulnerability in the VP9 decoder. This could lead to a data race if video encoding parameters were being exported, as the side data would be attached in the decoder thread while being read in the output thread.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | ffmpeg Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 7:7.1-3 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2024-36615](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2024-36615.md) | Nov 29, 2024 |
| Linux | ffmpeg Debian 14 | 7:7.1-3 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2024-36615](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2024-36615.md) | Nov 29, 2024 |
| Linux | ffmpeg-7 opensuse-leap 16.0 | 7.1.5-160000.1.1 | [OPENSUSE-SU-2026:21877-1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/opensuse-su-2026-21877-1.md) | Sep 18, 2026 |

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