CVE-2023-50120: gpac — Exploit

Description

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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-835 CWE-835

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
gpac	gpac	All

References

Exploits

https://github.com/gpac/gpac/issues/2698 https://github.com/gpac/gpac/issues/2698

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-50120? +

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-50120? +

CVE-2023-50120 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-50120? +

CVE-2023-50120 affects products from gpac, specifically: gpac. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-50120? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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