Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Ffmpeg Allows Arbitrary Code Execution
CVE-2023-50010

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Ffmpeg

Status
Ffmpeg
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 April 2024

What is CVE-2023-50010?

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Ffmpeg version n6.1-3-g466799d4f5 that may enable a local attacker to execute arbitrary code through the 'set_encoder_id' function in the 'fftools/ffmpeg_enc.c' component. This flaw can lead to severe security risks, particularly impacting the application's stability and integrity. Users are strongly recommended to apply updates and patches to secure their systems against potential exploitation.

References

https://ffmpeg.org/
https://trac.ffmpeg.org/ticket/10702
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-ann...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

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