CVE-2023-51794: Buffer Overflow

Published Apr 26, 2024
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Updated

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Ffmpeg v.N113007-g8d24a28d06 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via the libavfilter/afstereowiden.c:120:69.

Affected Software

18 affected componentsFixes available
ubuntu/ffmpeg<7:3.4.11-0ubuntu0.1+
7:3.4.11-0ubuntu0.1+
ubuntu/ffmpeg<7:4.2.7-0ubuntu0.1+
7:4.2.7-0ubuntu0.1+
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
FFmpeg FFmpeg=7.0
FFmpeg FFmpeg=7.0.1
FFmpeg FFmpeg=7.0.2
FFmpeg FFmpeg=7.0.3
FFmpeg FFmpeg=7.1
FFmpeg FFmpeg=7.1-dev
FFmpeg FFmpeg=7.1.1
FFmpeg FFmpeg=7.1.2
FFmpeg FFmpeg=7.1.3
FFmpeg FFmpeg=7.2-dev
FFmpeg FFmpeg=8.0
FFmpeg FFmpeg=8.0.1
FFmpeg FFmpeg=8.1-dev
debian/ffmpeg
7:5.1.9-0+deb12u17:7.1.5-0+deb13u17:9.0.2-4

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/ffmpeg to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7:3.4.11-0ubuntu0.1+
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/ffmpeg to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7:4.2.7-0ubuntu0.1+
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/ffmpeg to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7:4.4.2-0ubuntu0.22.04.1+
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/ffmpeg to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7:6.0-6ubuntu1.1
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/ffmpeg to 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

Event History

Apr 26, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via OSV·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-51794?

CVE-2023-51794 is considered a critical buffer overflow vulnerability that can allow local attackers to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-51794?

To fix CVE-2023-51794, update to the fixed versions of ffmpeg specified for your distribution, such as 7:3.4.11-0ubuntu0.1+ for Ubuntu Bionic or equivalent versions for other distributions.

3

Which versions of ffmpeg are affected by CVE-2023-51794?

CVE-2023-51794 affects ffmpeg versions up to and including 7:6.0-6ubuntu1.1 for Ubuntu and earlier versions in other distributions.

4

Who can exploit CVE-2023-51794?

CVE-2023-51794 can be exploited by local attackers who have access to the system running the affected versions of ffmpeg.

5

What components of ffmpeg are involved in CVE-2023-51794?

CVE-2023-51794 involves a buffer overflow vulnerability specifically in the libavfilter/af_stereowiden.c component of ffmpeg.

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