VDB-261610 · CVE-2023-51795 · ID 10749

FFmpeg N113007-g8d24a28d06 avf_showspectrum.c showspectrumpic_request_frame buffer overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in FFmpeg N113007-g8d24a28d06. It has been declared as critical. This affects the function showspectrumpic_request_frame of the file libavfilter/avf_showspectrum.c. Executing a manipulation can lead to buffer overflow. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2023-51795. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in FFmpeg N113007-g8d24a28d06. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects the function showspectrumpic_request_frame of the file libavfilter/avf_showspectrum.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a buffer overflow vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-120. The product copies an input buffer to an output buffer without verifying that the size of the input buffer is less than the size of the output buffer, leading to a buffer overflow. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Ffmpeg v.N113007-g8d24a28d06 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via the libavfilter/avf_showspectrum.c:1789:52 component in showspectrumpic_request_frame

This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-51795 since 12/26/2023. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 01/07/2026).

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

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.3

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Buffer overflow
CWE: CWE-120 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

12/26/2023 🔍
04/19/2024 +114 days 🔍
04/19/2024 +0 days 🔍
01/07/2026 +628 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: ffmpeg.org

Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2023-51795 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-51795
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-261610

Entryinfo

Created: 04/19/2024 19:32
Updated: 01/07/2026 17:46
Changes: 04/19/2024 19:32 (53), 04/04/2025 22:41 (4), 01/07/2026 17:46 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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