CVE-2023-49501: Buffer Overflow

Published Apr 19, 2024
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Updated

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Ffmpeg v.n6.1-3-g466799d4f5 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via the configeqoutput function in the libavfilter/asrcafirsrc.c:495:30 component.

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
ubuntu/ffmpeg<7:6.1.1-3ubuntu5+
7:6.1.1-3ubuntu5+
debian/ffmpeg<=7:4.3.6-0+deb11u1, <=7:4.3.7-0+deb11u1, <=7:5.1.5-0+deb12u1, <=7:6.1.1-4, <=7:6.1.1-5
FFmpeg FFmpeg=6.1
Fedoraproject Fedora=38
Fedoraproject Fedora=39
Fedoraproject Fedora=40

Event History

Apr 19, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
Affected Software
Jun 27, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·07:03 PM
Description

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-49501?

CVE-2023-49501 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-49501?

To fix CVE-2023-49501, update ffmpeg to version 7:6.1.1-3ubuntu5+ or later on Ubuntu, and ensure affected versions are patched on Debian.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2023-49501?

CVE-2023-49501 affects users of ffmpeg versions prior to 7:6.1.1-3ubuntu5+ on Ubuntu and earlier versions on Debian.

4

What is the cause of CVE-2023-49501?

CVE-2023-49501 is caused by a buffer overflow vulnerability in the config_eq_output function found in the libavfilter component.

5

Can CVE-2023-49501 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2023-49501 requires local access for exploitation, making remote attacks unlikely.

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