MEDIUM · 6.7

CVE-2023-51797

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Ffmpeg v.N113007-g8d24a28d06 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via the libavfilter/avf_showwaves.c:722:24 in showwaves_filter_frame

Vulnerability Description

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Ffmpeg v.N113007-g8d24a28d06 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via the libavfilter/avf_showwaves.c:722:24 in showwaves_filter_frame

CVSS Score

6.7

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
FfmpegFfmpeg7.0
FedoraprojectFedora38

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-51797?

CVE-2023-51797 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM). Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Ffmpeg v.N113007-g8d24a28d06 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via the libavfilter/avf_showwaves.c:722:24 in showwaves_filter_frame

How severe is CVE-2023-51797?

CVE-2023-51797 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-51797?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ffmpeg Ffmpeg, Fedoraproject Fedora.