CVE-2023-50007: 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 theav_samples_set_silence function in thelibavutil/samplefmt.c:260:9 component.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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+deb11u1 7:4.3.7-0+deb11u1 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-50007
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6803-1
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-50007
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2023-50007
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2023-50007
- https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/b1942734c7cbcdc9034034373abcc9ecb9644c47
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-50007
- https://trac.ffmpeg.org/ticket/10700
- 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-2023-50007?
CVE-2023-50007 is classified as a critical buffer overflow vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2023-50007?
To mitigate CVE-2023-50007, update Ffmpeg to version 7:6.0-6ubuntu1.1 or later for Ubuntu systems.
In which software does CVE-2023-50007 exist?
CVE-2023-50007 exists in Ffmpeg versions prior to 7:6.0-6ubuntu1.1, 7:6.1.1-3ubuntu5+, and certain versions from Debian.
Who is affected by CVE-2023-50007?
Local attackers on systems running affected versions of Ffmpeg may exploit CVE-2023-50007 to execute arbitrary code.
What component is impacted by CVE-2023-50007?
CVE-2023-50007 specifically impacts the av_samples_set_silence function in the libavutil/samplefmt.c file.
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