Remote code execution in FFmpeg

1) Heap-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU94116

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-51794

CWE-ID: CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in libavfilter/af_stereowiden.c. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted media file to the application, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FFmpeg: 6.0 - 6.1

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:ffmpeg_sourceforge_net:ffmpeg:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ffmpeg_sourceforge_net:ffmpeg:6.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ffmpeg_sourceforge_net:ffmpeg:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

http://trac.ffmpeg.org/ticket/10746
http://git.videolan.org/?p=ffmpeg.git;a=commitdiff;h=50f0f8c53c818f73fe2d752708e2fa9d2a2d8a07

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.