OSV-2023-948 Global-buffer-overflow in isvce_write_coeff4x4_cavlc

Not scored Published

A global buffer overflow in the video codec library allows attackers to cause denial of service or potentially execute code via crafted media files.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is OSV-2023-948?

OSV-2023-948 is a memory corruption vulnerability in libavc, published on 2 Oct 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

OSS-Fuzz report: https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=62896

Crash type: Global-buffer-overflow READ 1
Crash state:
isvce_write_coeff4x4_cavlc
isvce_encode_residue
isvce_write_pslice_mb_cavlc

Which versions are affected by OSV-2023-948?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
libavc OSS-FuzzAll versionsNone

How do I fix OSV-2023-948?

No fix has been published for OSV-2023-948 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-2023-948 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of OSV-2023-948 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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