CVE-2023-50008: 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 av_malloc function in libavutil/mem.c:105:9 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-2023-50008
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6803-1
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-50008
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2023-50008
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2023-50008
- https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/5f87a68cf70dafeab2fb89b42e41a4c29053b89b
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-50008
- https://trac.ffmpeg.org/ticket/10701
- 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-2023-50008?
CVE-2023-50008 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2023-50008?
To fix CVE-2023-50008, upgrade to one of the patched versions of ffmpeg, specifically 7:6.1.1-3ubuntu5+ for Ubuntu or 7:5.1.5-0+deb12u1 for Debian.
Which versions of ffmpeg are affected by CVE-2023-50008?
CVE-2023-50008 affects ffmpeg versions prior to 7:6.0-6ubuntu1.1 for Ubuntu and earlier versions up to 7:5.1.5-0+deb12u1 for Debian.
Can CVE-2023-50008 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2023-50008 can only be exploited by a local attacker who has access to the affected system.
What component of ffmpeg is vulnerable in CVE-2023-50008?
The buffer overflow vulnerability in CVE-2023-50008 is located in the av_malloc function within libavutil/mem.c.
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