CVE-2024-41147: An out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in the ma_dr_flac__decode_samples__lpc functionality of Miniaudio

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HIGH 7.7REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-41147 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.7) affecting miniaudio. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in the ma_dr_flac__decode_samples__lpc functionality of Miniaudio miniaudio v0.11.21. A specially crafted .flac file can lead to memory corruption. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.7 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 46%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-122
Published	2025-03-04
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Talos · Vendor: mackron

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-03-04 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:47 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mackron miniaudio DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.11.21

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.11.21

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy miniaudio || rpm -q miniaudio || miniaudio --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.11.21 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison miniaudio sudo apt install miniaudio=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.11.21> sudo apt-mark hold miniaudio

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list miniaudio sudo dnf downgrade miniaudio-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.11.21> sudo dnf versionlock add miniaudio

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-41147?

miniaudio: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-41147 being exploited?

CVE-2024-41147 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-41147 affect?

CVE-2024-41147 affects miniaudio. Severity is high (CVSS 7.7). An out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in the ma_dr_flac__decode_samples__lpc functionality of Miniaudio miniaudio v0.11.21. A specially crafted .flac file can lead to memory corruption. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trig

How urgent is CVE-2024-41147?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Related CVEs

CVE-2026-32837 MEDIUM 4.0 UPGRADE miniaudio version 0.11.25 and earlier (fixed in commits 1df46ae and 1df46ae) contain a heap out-of-bounds read

References

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