CVE-2023-38857 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in the FAAD2 library allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a crafted MP4 file.
- 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-2023-38857?
CVE-2023-38857 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Aug 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 infaad2 v.2.10.1 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code and cause a denial of service via the stcoin function in mp4read.c.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-38857?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Faad2 Project Faad2.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38857?
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-2023-38857 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-38857 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as CLEANSTART-2023-FP50525, GHSA-m4g7-w387-qg32, UBUNTU-CVE-2023-38857.