CVE-2023-49502
Ffmpeg remote code execution
- Published19 Apr 2024
Description
Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Ffmpeg v.n6.1-3-g466799d4f5 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via the ff_bwdif_filter_intra_c function in the libavfilter/bwdifdsp.c:125:5 component.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HAffected products
Remediation
References
- https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/10/msg00019.html
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/6G7EYH2JAK5OJPVNC6AXYQ5K7YGYNCDN/
- 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/LE3ASLH6QF2E5OVJI5VA3JSEPJFFFMNY/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/6G7EYH2JAK5OJPVNC6AXYQ5K7YGYNCDN/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/IPETICRXUOGRIM4U3BCRTIKE3IZWCSBT/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/LE3ASLH6QF2E5OVJI5VA3JSEPJFFFMNY/
- https://trac.ffmpeg.org/ticket/10688
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Frequently asked
Is CVE-2023-49502 being actively exploited?
CVE-2023-49502 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.53%.
How severe is CVE-2023-49502?
CVE-2023-49502 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 1.53% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2023-49502?
Affected products include Ffmpeg, Fedoraproject Fedora.
How do I fix CVE-2023-49502?
Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Ffmpeg 7.0 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.