CVE-2023-51794 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.8 Published 26 Apr 2024 Updated 2 Aug 2024

A local attacker can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the FFmpeg stereowiden audio filter.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2023-51794?

CVE-2023-51794 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Ffmpeg Ffmpeg, published on 26 Apr 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Ffmpeg v.N113007-g8d24a28d06 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via the libavfilter/af_stereowiden.c:120:69.

Weakness: CWE-122

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-51794?

It affects 1 product.

Linux distribution packages (21)

`ffmpeg` SUSE:Enterprise Storage 7.1	All versions	`3.4.2-150200.11.47.1`
`ffmpeg` SUSE:Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15 SP2-LTSS	All versions	`3.4.2-150200.11.47.1`
`ffmpeg` SUSE:Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15 SP3-LTSS	All versions	`3.4.2-150200.11.47.1`
`ffmpeg` SUSE:Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15 SP4-ESPOS	All versions	`3.4.2-150200.11.47.1`
`ffmpeg` SUSE:Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15 SP4-LTSS	All versions	`3.4.2-150200.11.47.1`
`ffmpeg` SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Desktop Applications 15 SP5	All versions	`3.4.2-150200.11.47.1`
`ffmpeg` SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Desktop Applications 15 SP6	All versions	`3.4.2-150200.11.47.1`
`ffmpeg` SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Package Hub 15 SP5	All versions	`3.4.2-150200.11.47.1`
`ffmpeg` SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Package Hub 15 SP6	All versions	`3.4.2-150200.11.47.1`
`ffmpeg` SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP2-LTSS	All versions	`3.4.2-150200.11.47.1`
`ffmpeg` SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP3-LTSS	All versions	`3.4.2-150200.11.47.1`
`ffmpeg` SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP4-LTSS	All versions	`3.4.2-150200.11.47.1`
`ffmpeg` SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15 SP2	All versions	`3.4.2-150200.11.47.1`
`ffmpeg` SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15 SP3	All versions	`3.4.2-150200.11.47.1`
`ffmpeg` SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15 SP4	All versions	`3.4.2-150200.11.47.1`
`ffmpeg` SUSE:Linux Enterprise Workstation Extension 15 SP5	All versions	`3.4.2-150200.11.47.1`
`ffmpeg` SUSE:Linux Enterprise Workstation Extension 15 SP6	All versions	`3.4.2-150200.11.47.1`
`ffmpeg` openSUSE:Leap 15.5	All versions	`3.4.2-150200.11.47.1`
`ffmpeg` openSUSE:Leap 15.6	All versions	`3.4.2-150200.11.47.1`
`ffmpeg-4` openSUSE:Tumbleweed	All versions	`4.4.4-9.1`
`ffmpeg-5` openSUSE:Tumbleweed	All versions	`5.1.4-8.1`

Products include Ffmpeg Ffmpeg.

How do I fix CVE-2023-51794?

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-2023-51794 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-51794 exists.

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Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2023-51794, GHSA-4425-9m6f-3ppg, JLSEC-2026-636, SUSE-SU-2024:1908-1, UBUNTU-CVE-2023-51794, openSUSE-SU-2024:13913-1 and 1 more.