CVE-2023-49528: Buffer Overflow

Published Apr 12, 2024
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Updated

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in FFmpeg version n6.1-3-g466799d4f5, allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code and cause a denial of service (DoS) via the afdialoguenhance.c:261:5 in the destereo component.

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
ubuntu/ffmpeg<7:6.0-6ubuntu1.1
7:6.0-6ubuntu1.1
ubuntu/ffmpeg<7:6.1.1-3ubuntu5+
7:6.1.1-3ubuntu5+
debian/ffmpeg<=7:5.1.5-0+deb12u1, <=7:6.1.1-4, <=7:6.1.1-5
7:4.3.6-0+deb11u17:4.3.7-0+deb11u1
FFmpeg FFmpeg=6.1
Fedoraproject Fedora=38
Fedoraproject Fedora=39
Fedoraproject Fedora=40

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/ffmpeg to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7:6.0-6ubuntu1.1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/ffmpeg to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7:6.1.1-3ubuntu5+
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/ffmpeg to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7:4.3.6-0+deb11u1Fixed in 7:4.3.7-0+deb11u1

Event History

Apr 12, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via OSV·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-49528?

CVE-2023-49528 is a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution and denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-49528?

To fix CVE-2023-49528, upgrade to the patched versions of FFmpeg specified for your distribution, such as 7:6.0-6ubuntu1.1 for Ubuntu.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2023-49528?

CVE-2023-49528 affects FFmpeg versions n6.1-3-g466799d4f5 and earlier, particularly on Ubuntu and Debian systems.

4

Who is vulnerable to CVE-2023-49528?

Local attackers on systems running vulnerable versions of FFmpeg can exploit CVE-2023-49528.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-49528?

CVE-2023-49528 is classified as a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting the de_stereo component of FFmpeg.

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