CVE-2023-51794: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Apr 26 2024(Updated: )
Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Ffmpeg v.N113007-g8d24a28d06 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via the libavfilter/af_stereowiden.c:120:69.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
Remedy
https://git.videolan.org/?p=ffmpeg.git;a=commitdiff;h=50f0f8c53c818f73fe2d752708e2fa9d2a2d8a07
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Reference Links
- https://trac.ffmpeg.org/ticket/10746
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2023-51794
- https://github.com/ffmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/50f0f8c53c818f73fe2d752708e2fa9d2a2d8a07
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2023-51794
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-51794
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6803-1
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-51794
- https://git.videolan.org/?p=ffmpeg.git;a=commitdiff;h=50f0f8c53c818f73fe2d752708e2fa9d2a2d8a07
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-51794
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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