CVE-2023-0819 Heap-based Buffer Overflow in gpac/gpac

High 7.8 Published 13 Feb 2023 Updated 21 Mar 2025

A heap-based buffer overflow in the GPAC library allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.

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-2023-0819?

CVE-2023-0819 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Gpac Gpac, published on 13 Feb 2023. 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

Heap-based Buffer Overflow in GitHub repository gpac/gpac prior to v2.3.0-DEV.

Weakness: CWE-787, CWE-122

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-0819?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Gpac Gpac.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0819?

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-2023-0819 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-0819 exists.

All Gpac Gpac vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2023-0819, GHSA-v3pr-cp87-jq56, UBUNTU-CVE-2023-0819.