Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Ffmpeg Allows Arbitrary Code Execution
CVE-2023-49502

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Ffmpeg

Status
Ffmpeg
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 April 2024

What is CVE-2023-49502?

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists within FFmpeg that allows local attackers to exploit the ff_bwdif_filter_intra_c function located in the libavfilter/bwdifdsp.c component. This flaw can lead to the execution of arbitrary code when specific conditions are met, potentially compromising system integrity and confidentiality.

References

https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg
https://trac.ffmpeg.org/ticket/10688
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-ann...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

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