CVE-2023-49501

Ffmpeg buffer overflow

8.0 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 0.39%

Published19 Apr 2024

Description

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Ffmpeg v.n6.1-3-g466799d4f5 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via the config_eq_output function in the libavfilter/asrc_afirsrc.c:495:30 component.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorLocal

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityLow

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Ffmpeg6.1

Fedoraproject Fedora38 · 39 · 40

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

References

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2023-49501 being actively exploited?

CVE-2023-49501 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.39%.

How severe is CVE-2023-49501?

CVE-2023-49501 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.0, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-49501?

Affected products include Ffmpeg, Fedoraproject Fedora.

How do I fix CVE-2023-49501?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.