CVE-2023-49501: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Apr 19 2024(Updated: )
Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Ffmpeg v.n6.1-3-g466799d4f5 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via the config_eq_output function in the libavfilter/asrc_afirsrc.c:495:30 component.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-49501
- https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg
- https://trac.ffmpeg.org/ticket/10686#no1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6803-1
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-49501
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2023-49501
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2023-49501
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-49501
- https://trac.ffmpeg.org/ticket/10686
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/LE3ASLH6QF2E5OVJI5VA3JSEPJFFFMNY/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/IPETICRXUOGRIM4U3BCRTIKE3IZWCSBT/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/6G7EYH2JAK5OJPVNC6AXYQ5K7YGYNCDN/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/6G7EYH2JAK5OJPVNC6AXYQ5K7YGYNCDN/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/IPETICRXUOGRIM4U3BCRTIKE3IZWCSBT/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/LE3ASLH6QF2E5OVJI5VA3JSEPJFFFMNY/
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
Can CVE-2023-49501 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2023-49501 requires local access for exploitation, making remote attacks unlikely.
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