CVE-2019-12483 Memory corruption in n/a
A heap-based buffer overflow in GPAC allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted MP4 files.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2019-12483?
CVE-2019-12483 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, published on 30 May 2019. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
An issue was discovered in GPAC 0.7.1. There is a heap-based buffer overflow in the function ReadGF_IPMPX_RemoveToolNotificationListener in odf/ipmpx_code.c in libgpac.a, as demonstrated by MP4Box.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-12483?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Debian Debian Linux, Gpac Gpac.
How do I fix CVE-2019-12483?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2019-12483 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-12483 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Debian Debian Linux
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2019-12483, GHSA-m2w7-3369-7579, UBUNTU-CVE-2019-12483.