CVE-2023-51796 Memory corruption in n/a

Low 3.6 Published Updated

A local attacker can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in FFmpeg's reverse filter, requiring an upgrade to mitigate.

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-2023-51796?

CVE-2023-51796 is a low-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Fedoraproject Fedora, published on 19 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/f_reverse.c:269:26 in areverse_request_frame.

Weakness: CWE-120

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-51796?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Fedoraproject Fedora, Ffmpeg Ffmpeg.

How do I fix CVE-2023-51796?

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-2023-51796 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-51796 exists.

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Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2023-51796, GHSA-f72f-6w6j-jj9v, JLSEC-2026-638, UBUNTU-CVE-2023-51796.

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