CVE-2023-51795: Buffer Overflow

Published Apr 19, 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/avfshowspectrum.c:1789:52 component in showspectrumpicrequestframe

Affected Software

18 affected componentsFixes available
ubuntu/ffmpeg<7:6.0-6ubuntu1.1
7:6.0-6ubuntu1.1
debian/ffmpeg<=7:6.1.1-4, <=7:6.1.1-5
7:4.3.6-0+deb11u17:4.3.7-0+deb11u17:5.1.5-0+deb12u1
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
Fedoraproject Fedora=38
Fedoraproject Fedora=39
Fedoraproject Fedora=40

Event History

Apr 19, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
Affected Software
Jun 27, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·07:04 PM
Description

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-51795?

CVE-2023-51795 is classified as a high severity buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-51795?

To fix CVE-2023-51795, users should upgrade to fixed versions of FFmpeg, specifically 7:6.0-6ubuntu1.1 for Ubuntu or versions like 7:4.3.6-0+deb11u1 for Debian.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2023-51795?

CVE-2023-51795 affects specific versions of the FFmpeg package in Ubuntu and Debian distributions.

4

What component is responsible for CVE-2023-51795?

CVE-2023-51795 is associated with the showspectrumpic_request_frame function in the libavfilter/avf_showspectrum.c component.

5

Can CVE-2023-51795 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2023-51795 requires local access for exploitation, which limits its potential impact as a remote vulnerability.

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