CWE-122
AllowedHeap-based Buffer Overflow
Abstraction: Variant · Status: Draft
A heap overflow condition is a buffer overflow, where the buffer that can be overwritten is allocated in the heap portion of memory, generally meaning that the buffer was allocated using a routine such as malloc().
4096 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-65GC-F4HP-XPP4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-03-16 15:30 – Updated: 2026-03-16 15:30Philips Hue Bridge hap_pair_verify_handler Sub-TLV Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Philips Hue Bridge. Although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed.
The specific flaw exists within the hap_pair_verify_handler function of the hk_hap service, which listens on TCP port 8080 by default. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a heap-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-28337.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-3557"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-122"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-03-16T14:19:48Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Philips Hue Bridge hap_pair_verify_handler Sub-TLV Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Philips Hue Bridge. Although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed.\n\nThe specific flaw exists within the hap_pair_verify_handler function of the hk_hap service, which listens on TCP port 8080 by default. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a heap-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-28337.",
"id": "GHSA-65gc-f4hp-xpp4",
"modified": "2026-03-16T15:30:44Z",
"published": "2026-03-16T15:30:44Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-3557"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-26-155"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-65Q5-5RWQ-HG89
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-04-09 18:30 – Updated: 2024-04-09 18:30Microsoft OLE DB Driver for SQL Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-28927"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-122"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-04-09T17:15:53Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Microsoft OLE DB Driver for SQL Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability",
"id": "GHSA-65q5-5rwq-hg89",
"modified": "2024-04-09T18:30:27Z",
"published": "2024-04-09T18:30:27Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-28927"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-28927"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-65XC-7R86-GXJ9
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-06-20 00:00 – Updated: 2022-06-28 00:00Heap-based Buffer Overflow in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-2125"
],
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"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-122",
"CWE-787"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-06-19T12:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Heap-based Buffer Overflow in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.",
"id": "GHSA-65xc-7r86-gxj9",
"modified": "2022-06-28T00:00:43Z",
"published": "2022-06-20T00:00:34Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-2125"
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{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/0e8e938d497260dd57be67b4966cb27a5f72376f"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://huntr.dev/bounties/17dab24d-beec-464d-9a72-5b6b11283705"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/GFD2A4YLBR7OIRHTL7CK6YNMEIQ264CN"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/U743FMJGFQ35GBPCQ6OWMVZEJPDFVEWM"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-32"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-16"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213443"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213444"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213488"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/28"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/41"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/43"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/45"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-65XW-36HX-4MW8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-05-03 03:30 – Updated: 2024-05-03 03:30Kofax Power PDF popUpMenu Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Kofax Power PDF. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
The specific flaw exists within the implementation of the app.popUpMenu method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a fixed-length heap-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-20588.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-38090"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-122"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-05-03T02:15:51Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Kofax Power PDF popUpMenu Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Kofax Power PDF. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.\n\nThe specific flaw exists within the implementation of the app.popUpMenu method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a fixed-length heap-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-20588.",
"id": "GHSA-65xw-36hx-4mw8",
"modified": "2024-05-03T03:30:55Z",
"published": "2024-05-03T03:30:55Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-38090"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-965"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-65XW-3H2X-5PW4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 03:12 – Updated: 2025-06-09 18:31Multiple integer overflows in libpng before 1.5.14rc03 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted image to the (1) png_set_sPLT or (2) png_set_text_2 function, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2013-7354"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-122"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2014-05-06T14:55:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Multiple integer overflows in libpng before 1.5.14rc03 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted image to the (1) png_set_sPLT or (2) png_set_text_2 function, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.",
"id": "GHSA-65xw-3h2x-5pw4",
"modified": "2025-06-09T18:31:54Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T03:12:35Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-7354"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-05/msg00015.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q2/83"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://sourceforge.net/p/libpng/bugs/199"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67344"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-663R-GF69-4P39
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-03-10 18:31 – Updated: 2026-03-10 18:31Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows File Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-24283"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-122"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-03-10T18:18:18Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows File Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.",
"id": "GHSA-663r-gf69-4p39",
"modified": "2026-03-10T18:31:20Z",
"published": "2026-03-10T18:31:20Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-24283"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-24283"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-6653-C3G4-G7JM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-04-19 06:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 03:34Heap buffer overflow in sqlite in Google Chrome prior to 112.0.5615.137 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-2137"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-122",
"CWE-787"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-04-19T04:15:31Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Heap buffer overflow in sqlite in Google Chrome prior to 112.0.5615.137 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)",
"id": "GHSA-6653-c3g4-g7jm",
"modified": "2024-04-04T03:34:57Z",
"published": "2023-04-19T06:30:18Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-2137"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2023/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_18.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://crbug.com/1430644"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/4AOSGAOPXLBK4A5ZRTVZ4M6QKVLSWMWG"
},
{
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"url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/ES2CDRHR2Y4WY6DNDIAPYZFXJU3ZBFAV"
},
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"url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/FEJZMAUB4XP44HSHEBDWEKFGA7DUHY42"
},
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"url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/IHHD6KNH4WLUE6JG6HRQZWNAJMHJ32X7"
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"url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/RJQI63HWZFL6M26Q6UOHKDY6LD2PFC5Z"
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"url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/SLO7BL2MHZYPY6O3OAEAQL3SKYMGGO6M"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202309-17"
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{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5393"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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]
}
GHSA-66FP-Q2W3-64XV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-12-11 21:31 – Updated: 2025-12-11 21:31In AzeoTech DAQFactory release 20.7 (Build 2555), the affected application is vulnerable to memory corruption while parsing specially crafted .ctl files. This could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-66587"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-122"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-12-11T21:15:57Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In AzeoTech DAQFactory release 20.7 (Build 2555), the affected application is vulnerable to memory corruption while parsing specially crafted .ctl files. This could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process.",
"id": "GHSA-66fp-q2w3-64xv",
"modified": "2025-12-11T21:31:33Z",
"published": "2025-12-11T21:31:33Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-66587"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-25-345-03"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
]
}
GHSA-66M6-MHCR-VJ8V
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:42 – Updated: 2025-06-13 00:33Heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Mitsubishi Electric FA Engineering Software (C Controller module setting and monitoring tool all versions, CPU Module Logging Configuration Tool all versions, CW Configurator all versions, Data Transfer all versions, EZSocket all versions, FR Configurator all versions, FR Configurator SW3 all versions, FR Configurator2 all versions, GT Designer3 Version1(GOT1000) all versions, GT Designer3 Version1(GOT2000) all versions, GT SoftGOT1000 Version3 all versions, GT SoftGOT2000 Version1 all versions, GX Configurator-DP version 7.14Q and prior, GX Configurator-QP all versions, GX Developer all versions, GX Explorer all versions, GX IEC Developer all versions, GX LogViewer all versions, GX RemoteService-I all versions, GX Works2 version 1.597X and prior, GX Works3 version 1.070Y and prior, M_CommDTM-HART all versions, M_CommDTM-IO-Link all versions, MELFA-Works all versions, MELSEC WinCPU Setting Utility all versions, MELSOFT EM Software Development Kit (EM Configurator) all versions, MELSOFT Navigator all versions, MH11 SettingTool Version2 all versions, MI Configurator all versions, MT Works2 all versions, MX Component all versions, Network Interface Board CC IE Control utility all versions, Network Interface Board CC IE Field Utility all versions, Network Interface Board CC-Link Ver.2 Utility all versions, Network Interface Board MNETH utility all versions, PX Developer all versions, RT ToolBox2 all versions, RT ToolBox3 all versions, Setting/monitoring tools for the C Controller module all versions and SLMP Data Collector all versions) allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to cause a DoS condition of the software products, and possibly to execute a malicious program on the personal computer running the software products although it has not been reproduced, by spoofing MELSEC, GOT or FREQROL and returning crafted reply packets.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-20587"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-122",
"CWE-787"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-02-19T20:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Mitsubishi Electric FA Engineering Software (C Controller module setting and monitoring tool all versions, CPU Module Logging Configuration Tool all versions, CW Configurator all versions, Data Transfer all versions, EZSocket all versions, FR Configurator all versions, FR Configurator SW3 all versions, FR Configurator2 all versions, GT Designer3 Version1(GOT1000) all versions, GT Designer3 Version1(GOT2000) all versions, GT SoftGOT1000 Version3 all versions, GT SoftGOT2000 Version1 all versions, GX Configurator-DP version 7.14Q and prior, GX Configurator-QP all versions, GX Developer all versions, GX Explorer all versions, GX IEC Developer all versions, GX LogViewer all versions, GX RemoteService-I all versions, GX Works2 version 1.597X and prior, GX Works3 version 1.070Y and prior, M_CommDTM-HART all versions, M_CommDTM-IO-Link all versions, MELFA-Works all versions, MELSEC WinCPU Setting Utility all versions, MELSOFT EM Software Development Kit (EM Configurator) all versions, MELSOFT Navigator all versions, MH11 SettingTool Version2 all versions, MI Configurator all versions, MT Works2 all versions, MX Component all versions, Network Interface Board CC IE Control utility all versions, Network Interface Board CC IE Field Utility all versions, Network Interface Board CC-Link Ver.2 Utility all versions, Network Interface Board MNETH utility all versions, PX Developer all versions, RT ToolBox2 all versions, RT ToolBox3 all versions, Setting/monitoring tools for the C Controller module all versions and SLMP Data Collector all versions) allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to cause a DoS condition of the software products, and possibly to execute a malicious program on the personal computer running the software products although it has not been reproduced, by spoofing MELSEC, GOT or FREQROL and returning crafted reply packets.",
"id": "GHSA-66m6-mhcr-vj8v",
"modified": "2025-06-13T00:33:17Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:42:41Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-20587"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://jvn.jp/vu/JVNVU92330101"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://jvn.jp/vu/JVNVU92330101/index.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-049-02"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-21-049-02"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.mitsubishielectric.com/en/psirt/vulnerability/pdf/2020-021_en.pdf"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.mitsubishielectric.com/psirt/vulnerability/pdf/2020-021_en.pdf"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-66QX-HFV2-C44C
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-04-12 06:33 – Updated: 2025-11-04 18:30Buffer Overflow vulnerability in FFmpeg version n6.1-3-g466799d4f5, allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code and cause a denial of service (DoS) via the af_dialoguenhance.c:261:5 in the de_stereo component.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-49528"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-122"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-04-12T06:15:06Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Buffer Overflow vulnerability in FFmpeg version n6.1-3-g466799d4f5, allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code and cause a denial of service (DoS) via the af_dialoguenhance.c:261:5 in the de_stereo component.",
"id": "GHSA-66qx-hfv2-c44c",
"modified": "2025-11-04T18:30:47Z",
"published": "2024-04-12T06:33:24Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-49528"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/6G7EYH2JAK5OJPVNC6AXYQ5K7YGYNCDN"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/IPETICRXUOGRIM4U3BCRTIKE3IZWCSBT"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/LE3ASLH6QF2E5OVJI5VA3JSEPJFFFMNY"
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Mitigation
Pre-design: Use a language or compiler that performs automatic bounds checking.
Mitigation
Use an abstraction library to abstract away risky APIs. Not a complete solution.
Mitigation MIT-10
Strategy: Environment Hardening
- Use automatic buffer overflow detection mechanisms that are offered by certain compilers or compiler extensions. Examples include: the Microsoft Visual Studio /GS flag, Fedora/Red Hat FORTIFY_SOURCE GCC flag, StackGuard, and ProPolice, which provide various mechanisms including canary-based detection and range/index checking.
- D3-SFCV (Stack Frame Canary Validation) from D3FEND [REF-1334] discusses canary-based detection in detail.
Mitigation MIT-11
Strategy: Environment Hardening
- Run or compile the software using features or extensions that randomly arrange the positions of a program's executable and libraries in memory. Because this makes the addresses unpredictable, it can prevent an attacker from reliably jumping to exploitable code.
- Examples include Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) [REF-58] [REF-60] and Position-Independent Executables (PIE) [REF-64]. Imported modules may be similarly realigned if their default memory addresses conflict with other modules, in a process known as "rebasing" (for Windows) and "prelinking" (for Linux) [REF-1332] using randomly generated addresses. ASLR for libraries cannot be used in conjunction with prelink since it would require relocating the libraries at run-time, defeating the whole purpose of prelinking.
- For more information on these techniques see D3-SAOR (Segment Address Offset Randomization) from D3FEND [REF-1335].
Mitigation
Implement and perform bounds checking on input.
Mitigation
Strategy: Libraries or Frameworks
Do not use dangerous functions such as gets. Look for their safe equivalent, which checks for the boundary.
Mitigation
Use OS-level preventative functionality. This is not a complete solution, but it provides some defense in depth.
CAPEC-92: Forced Integer Overflow
This attack forces an integer variable to go out of range. The integer variable is often used as an offset such as size of memory allocation or similarly. The attacker would typically control the value of such variable and try to get it out of range. For instance the integer in question is incremented past the maximum possible value, it may wrap to become a very small, or negative number, therefore providing a very incorrect value which can lead to unexpected behavior. At worst the attacker can execute arbitrary code.