CVE-2023-50008: Buffer Overflow
Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Ffmpeg v.n6.1-3-g466799d4f5 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via the avmalloc function in libavutil/mem.c:105:9 component.
Other sources
FFmpeg v.n6.1-3-g466799d4f5 allows memory consumption when using the colorcorrect filter, in the avmalloc function in libavutil/mem.c:105:9 component.
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Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
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ubuntu/ffmpegto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 7:6.0-6ubuntu1.1 - Upgrade
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ubuntu/ffmpegto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 7:6.1.1-3ubuntu5+ - Upgrade
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debian/ffmpegto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 7:5.1.9-0+deb12u1Fixed in 7:7.1.5-0+deb13u1Fixed in 7:9.0.2-4 - Upgrade
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alpine/ffmpegto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 7.1.1-r0
Event History
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.