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CVE-2023-51793: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Apr 19 2024(Updated: )

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Ffmpeg v.N113007-g8d24a28d06 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via the libavutil/imgutils.c:353:9 in image_copy_plane.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
ubuntu/ffmpeg<7:4.4.2-0ubuntu0.22.04.1+
7:4.4.2-0ubuntu0.22.04.1+
ubuntu/ffmpeg<7:6.0-6ubuntu1.1
7:6.0-6ubuntu1.1
debian/ffmpeg<=7:4.3.6-0+deb11u1<=7:6.1.1-4<=7:6.1.1-5
7:4.3.7-0+deb11u1
7:5.1.5-0+deb12u1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-51793?

    CVE-2023-51793 is classified as a high severity buffer overflow vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-51793?

    To fix CVE-2023-51793, update Ffmpeg to version 7:4.4.2-0ubuntu0.22.04.1+ or 7:6.0-6ubuntu1.1 or a later version.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2023-51793?

    CVE-2023-51793 affects users of specific versions of Ffmpeg, especially those on Ubuntu and Debian systems.

  • What can attackers do with CVE-2023-51793?

    Attackers exploiting CVE-2023-51793 can execute arbitrary code on the target system.

  • What components are involved in CVE-2023-51793?

    CVE-2023-51793 involves a buffer overflow vulnerability in the libavutil/imgutils.c component of Ffmpeg.

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