OSV-2023-538 Heap-buffer-overflow in Gfx::BooleanDecoder::initialize

Not scored Published

A heap-buffer-overflow in the VP9 video decoder allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via crafted video 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
None listed

What is OSV-2023-538?

OSV-2023-538 is a memory corruption vulnerability in serenity, published on 2 Jul 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

OSS-Fuzz report: https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=60262

Crash type: Heap-buffer-overflow READ 7
Crash state:
Gfx::BooleanDecoder::initialize
Video::VP9::FrameContext::create_range_decoder
Video::VP9::Parser::compressed_header

Which versions are affected by OSV-2023-538?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including serenity.

PackageAffectedFixed in
serenity OSS-FuzzAll versionsNone

How do I fix OSV-2023-538?

No fix has been published for OSV-2023-538 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is OSV-2023-538 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of OSV-2023-538 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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