CVE-2023-50007: 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 theavsamplessetsilence function in thelibavutil/samplefmt.c:260:9 component.

Other sources

FFmpeg v.n6.1-3-g466799d4f5 allows an attacker to trigger use of a parameter of negative size in the avsamplessetsilence function in thelibavutil/samplefmt.c:260:9 component.

MITRE

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<7.0
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
RemedyAffected 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-2023-50007?

CVE-2023-50007 is classified as a critical buffer overflow vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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