FFmpeg libavfilter/f_reverse.c areverse_request_frame buffer overflow
| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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Summary
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in FFmpeg. Affected is the function areverse_request_frame of the file libavfilter/f_reverse.c. Performing a manipulation results in buffer overflow.
This vulnerability is known as CVE-2023-51796. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available.
Details
A vulnerability was found in FFmpeg (version now known). It has been classified as critical. This affects the function areverse_request_frame of the file libavfilter/f_reverse.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a buffer overflow vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:
Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Ffmpeg v.N113007-g8d24a28d06 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via the libavfilter/f_reverse.c:269:26 in areverse_request_frame.
This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-51796 since 12/26/2023. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around 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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Product
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Name
License
Website
- Product: https://ffmpeg.org/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.3
VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.3
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CVSSv2
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Exploiting
Class: Buffer overflowCWE: CWE-120 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: no mitigation knownStatus: 🔍
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Timeline
12/26/2023 🔍04/19/2024 🔍
04/19/2024 🔍
01/07/2026 🔍
Sources
Product: ffmpeg.orgStatus: Not defined
CVE: CVE-2023-51796 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-51796
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-261645
Entry
Created: 04/19/2024 19:50Updated: 01/07/2026 17:46
Changes: 04/19/2024 19:50 (52), 04/04/2025 16:59 (4), 01/07/2026 17:46 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103
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