FFmpeg Unchecked Return Value, Out-of-bounds Read Vulnerability in libavfilter af_pan Allowing Read of Sensitive Constants

A vulnerability in FFmpeg's libavfilter component, specifically in the af_pan audio filter, has been identified. This issue involves an unchecked return value leading to an out-of-bounds read, which allows the reading of sensitive constants within an executable. The vulnerability was present in FFmpeg version 7.1 and has been fixed in a subsequent update.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a memory data leak, allowing the extraction of sensitive information from the application's memory.