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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2023-37117
CVE-2023-37117:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
A heap-use-after-free vulnerability was discovered in live555 version 2023.05.10 while handling the SETUP command. The vulnerability was reported in June 2023 and assigned CVE-2023-37117. The affected software is the live555 streaming media library version 2023.05.10 (NVD, CVE).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 CRITICAL with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. The issue is classified as CWE-416 (Use After Free) and occurs during the handling of RTSP SETUP commands (NVD).
Impact
Given the CVSS score of 9.8 CRITICAL, this vulnerability has potentially severe impacts. The heap-use-after-free condition could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, cause denial of service, or gain unauthorized access to the system running the affected live555 version (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability was addressed in subsequent releases of live555. Users should upgrade to a version newer than 2023.05.10. The fix details are documented in the live555 changelog (Live Changelog).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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