https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2023/q3/250: CVE-2023-5217: Heap buffer overflow in vp8 encoding in libvpx

Published Sep 29, 2023
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Updated

Affected Software

1 affected component
Google libvpx
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-5217?

CVE-2023-5217 has been assigned a high severity rating due to the potential for a heap buffer overflow vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-5217?

To fix CVE-2023-5217, update the Google libvpx library to the latest patched version.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2023-5217?

CVE-2023-5217 affects the Google libvpx media codec library.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-5217?

CVE-2023-5217 is a heap buffer overflow vulnerability related to vp8 encoding in libvpx.

5

When was CVE-2023-5217 published?

CVE-2023-5217 was published on September 29, 2023.

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