CVE-2023-47470 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in FFmpeg allows remote 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-2023-47470?
CVE-2023-47470 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Ffmpeg Ffmpeg, published on 16 Nov 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 Ffmpeg before github commit 4565747056a11356210ed8edcecb920105e40b60 allows a remote attacker to achieve an out-of-array write, execute arbitrary code, and cause a denial of service (DoS) via the ref_pic_list_struct function in libavcodec/evc_ps.c
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-47470?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ffmpeg Ffmpeg.
How do I fix CVE-2023-47470?
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-2023-47470 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-47470 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Ffmpeg Ffmpeg
Sources
Also known as CLEANSTART-2025-XS19180, GHSA-h87m-h8cw-896f.