GPAC 2.3-DEV-rev636-gfbd7e13aa-master MP4Box media_tools/av_parsers.c av1_uvlc infinite loop

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in GPAC 2.3-DEV-rev636-gfbd7e13aa-master and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function av1_uvlc of the file media_tools/av_parsers.c of the component MP4Box. Performing a manipulation results in infinite loop. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2023-50120. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in GPAC 2.3-DEV-rev636-gfbd7e13aa-master. This affects the function av1_uvlc of the file media_tools/av_parsers.c of the component MP4Box. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a infinite loop vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-835. The product contains an iteration or loop with an exit condition that cannot be reached, i.e., an infinite loop. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

MP4Box GPAC version 2.3-DEV-rev636-gfbd7e13aa-master was discovered to contain an infinite loop in the function av1_uvlc at media_tools/av_parsers.c. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted MP4 file.

The weakness was shared 01/10/2024. It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-50120 since 12/04/2023. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1499 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2023-54947). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.9

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Class: Infinite loop
CWE: CWE-835 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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12/04/2023 🔍
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06/17/2025 +524 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: 2698
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-50120 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-50120
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-250239
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Entryinfo

Created: 01/10/2024 09:58
Updated: 06/17/2025 19:40
Changes: 01/10/2024 09:58 (39), 01/28/2024 09:18 (1), 01/28/2024 09:22 (11), 06/17/2025 19:01 (17), 06/17/2025 19:40 (1)
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