CWE
416
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-4679: Use After Free in gpac/gpac

First published: Fri Nov 15 2024(Updated: )

A use after free vulnerability exists in GPAC version 2.3-DEV-revrelease, specifically in the gf_filterpacket_del function in filter_core/filter.c at line 38. This vulnerability can lead to a double-free condition, which may cause the application to crash.

Credit: security@huntr.dev

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
GPAC MP4Box=2.3.0-dev

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-4679?

    CVE-2023-4679 is categorized as a critical severity vulnerability that can lead to application crashes.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-4679?

    To fix CVE-2023-4679, upgrade to the latest stable release of GPAC that includes the relevant security patches.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-4679?

    CVE-2023-4679 is a use after free vulnerability specifically found in the gf_filterpacket_del function.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2023-4679?

    CVE-2023-4679 affects GPAC version 2.3.0-dev.

  • Can CVE-2023-4679 cause data loss?

    While CVE-2023-4679 can cause the application to crash, it does not inherently lead to data loss.

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