CVE-2023-38858 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 crafted MP4 files.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2023-38858?
CVE-2023-38858 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Aug 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, 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 mp4info function in mp4read.c:1039.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-38858?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Faad2 Project Faad2.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38858?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2023-38858 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-38858 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-46fj-h774-mfxr, UBUNTU-CVE-2023-38858.