CVE-2023-47212: Integer Overflow

Published May 1, 2024
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Updated

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the comment functionality of stb vorbis.c v1.22. A specially crafted .ogg file can lead to an out-of-bounds write. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.

Affected Software

5 affected components
stb stb_vorbis
Nothings Stb Vorbis.c=1.22
Fedoraproject Fedora=38
Fedoraproject Fedora=39
Fedoraproject Fedora=40

Event History

May 1, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:31 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:31 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-47212?

CVE-2023-47212 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution through crafted .ogg files.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-47212?

To fix CVE-2023-47212, upgrade to the patched version of stb_vorbis that mitigates the buffer overflow vulnerability.

3

What types of attacks can CVE-2023-47212 enable?

CVE-2023-47212 can enable attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting the heap-based buffer overflow, often through malicious .ogg files.

4

Which software is affected by CVE-2023-47212?

CVE-2023-47212 affects stb_vorbis library version 1.22.

5

Can CVE-2023-47212 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2023-47212 can be exploited remotely if a user opens a specially crafted .ogg file.

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