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CVE-2023-49528

Ffmpeg buffer overflow

8.0 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 0.40%
  1. Published12 Apr 2024

Description

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in FFmpeg version n6.1-3-g466799d4f5, allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code and cause a denial of service (DoS) via the af_dialoguenhance.c:261:5 in the de_stereo 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.

Patch & vendor advisories

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2023-49528 being actively exploited?

CVE-2023-49528 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.40%.

How severe is CVE-2023-49528?

CVE-2023-49528 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.0, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-49528?

Affected products include Ffmpeg, Fedoraproject Fedora.

How do I fix CVE-2023-49528?

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.