CVE-2023-51798: 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 a floating point exception (FPE) error at libavfilter/vf_minterpolate.c:1078:60 in interpolate.
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 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-51798
- https://ffmpeg.org/
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6803-1
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-51798
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2023-51798
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2023-51798
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-51798
- https://trac.ffmpeg.org/ticket/10758
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/LE3ASLH6QF2E5OVJI5VA3JSEPJFFFMNY/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/IPETICRXUOGRIM4U3BCRTIKE3IZWCSBT/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/6G7EYH2JAK5OJPVNC6AXYQ5K7YGYNCDN/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/6G7EYH2JAK5OJPVNC6AXYQ5K7YGYNCDN/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/IPETICRXUOGRIM4U3BCRTIKE3IZWCSBT/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/LE3ASLH6QF2E5OVJI5VA3JSEPJFFFMNY/
- https://github.com/ffmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/68146f06f852078866b3ef1564556e3a272920c7
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-51798?
CVE-2023-51798 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for local attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2023-51798?
To fix CVE-2023-51798, update the FFmpeg package to one of the following versions: 7:3.4.11-0ubuntu0.1+, 7:4.2.7-0ubuntu0.1+, 7:4.4.2-0ubuntu0.22.04.1+, or 7:6.0-6ubuntu1.1.
What is affected by CVE-2023-51798?
CVE-2023-51798 affects multiple versions of the FFmpeg package, including specific Ubuntu and Debian versions.
What is a buffer overflow in CVE-2023-51798?
A buffer overflow in CVE-2023-51798 occurs when excessive data is written to a buffer, causing adjacent memory to be overwritten.
Can CVE-2023-51798 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2023-51798 requires local access for exploitation, making it less of a risk compared to remote vulnerabilities.
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