CVE-2023-38858: Buffer Overflow

Published Aug 15, 2023
·
Updated

Buffer Overflow vulnerability infaad2 v.2.10.1 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code and cause a denial of service via the mp4info function in mp4read.c:1039.

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
debian/faad2<=2.10.0-1~deb10u1, <=2.10.0-1, <=2.10.1-1
2.11.1-1
ubuntu/faad2<2.8.8-1ubuntu0.1~
2.8.8-1ubuntu0.1~
ubuntu/faad2<2.9.1-1ubuntu0.1
2.9.1-1ubuntu0.1
ubuntu/faad2<2.7-8+
2.7-8+
ubuntu/faad2<2.8.0~
2.8.0~
Faad2 Project Faad2=2.10.1

Event History

Aug 15, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Jan 20, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:25 AM
Description

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-38858?

CVE-2023-38858 is a Buffer Overflow vulnerability infaad2 v.2.10.1 that allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code and cause a denial of service.

2

How does CVE-2023-38858 affect faad2?

CVE-2023-38858 affects faad2 version 2.10.1.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-38858?

CVE-2023-38858 has a severity rating of 6.5 out of 10, which is classified as medium.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-38858?

To fix CVE-2023-38858, it is recommended to update to a patched version of faad2.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-38858?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-38858 at the following references: [link1], [link2], [link3].

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