CVE-2024-53310
📋 TL;DR
A buffer overflow vulnerability in Effectmatrix Total Video Converter Command Line (TVCC) version 2.50 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service by passing a specially crafted file with overly long characters to the -ff parameter. This affects users who process untrusted files with this specific software version.
💻 Affected Systems
- Effectmatrix Total Video Converter Command Line (TVCC)
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Full system compromise with arbitrary code execution at the privilege level of the TVCC process, potentially leading to malware installation, data theft, or lateral movement.
Likely Case
Application crash (denial of service) when processing malicious files, disrupting video conversion workflows.
If Mitigated
No impact if the software isn't used to process untrusted files or if proper input validation is implemented externally.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires local access or ability to supply malicious files to the command-line tool.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: None known
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
Check vendor website for updates. If no patch exists, consider alternative software or implement workarounds.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation
allValidate all file inputs before passing to TVCC, ensuring filenames don't exceed safe length limits.
Restrict File Sources
allOnly process files from trusted sources and avoid using TVCC on untrusted or user-uploaded files.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Discontinue use of TVCC 2.50 and switch to alternative video conversion tools
- Run TVCC in isolated environments or sandboxes to limit potential damage from exploitation
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check if TVCC version 2.50 is installed by running the executable with version flag or checking installed programs list.Check Version:
tvcc.exe --version (or check program properties)Verify Fix Applied:
Verify TVCC is no longer version 2.50 or has been removed from the system.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Application crashes of TVCC.exe
- Unusual process creation from TVCC.exe
Network Indicators:
- None - local exploitation only
SIEM Query:
Process:tvcc.exe AND (EventID:1000 OR EventID:1001) OR ParentProcess:tvcc.exe AND ProcessCreation