CVE-2023-23143 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.8 Published 20 Jan 2023 Updated 3 Apr 2025

A buffer overflow in GPAC's AVC parser allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted media 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-2023-23143?

CVE-2023-23143 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Gpac Gpac, published on 20 Jan 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

Buffer overflow vulnerability in function avc_parse_slice in file media_tools/av_parsers.c. GPAC version 2.3-DEV-rev1-g4669ba229-master.

Weakness: CWE-120

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-23143?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Gpac Gpac.

How do I fix CVE-2023-23143?

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-2023-23143 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-23143 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2023-23143, GHSA-fprm-w7rf-hq2c, UBUNTU-CVE-2023-23143.