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7.8

Ffmpeg Buffer Overflow Allows Local Code Execution

CVE-2023-51793 · published 2 years ago
Summary

A flaw in Ffmpeg's image processing code can allow an attacker with local access to run unauthorized code. This could lead to data theft or system compromise. Update to the latest version of Ffmpeg to fix the issue.

What to do
  • Update debian ffmpeg to version 7:5.1.5-0+deb12u1.
  • Update debian ffmpeg to version 7:7.0.1-3.
Affected software
Ecosystem VendorProductAffected versions
Debian:12 debian ffmpeg < 7:5.1.5-0+deb12u1
Fix: upgrade to 7:5.1.5-0+deb12u1
Debian:13 debian ffmpeg < 7:7.0.1-3
Fix: upgrade to 7:7.0.1-3
– ffmpeg ffmpeg 7.0
7.0.1
7.0.2
7.0.3
7.1
7.1.1
7.1.2
7.1.3
7.2
8.0
8.0.1
8.1
cpe:2.3:a:ffmpeg:ffmpeg:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Ffmpeg v.N113007-g8d24a28d06 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via the libavutil/imgutils.c:353:9 in image_copy_plane.
Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Ffmpeg v.N113007-g8d24a28d06 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via the libavutil/imgutils.c:353:9 in image_copy_plane.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit
  • Gives an attacker full control
Severity
7.8 High
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-120Classic Buffer Overflow
Timeline
Published19 Apr 2024
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen2 Apr 2026
Sources
CVE-2023-51793 · OSV
CVE-2023-51793 · NVD
DEBIAN-CVE-2023-51793 · OSV
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