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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2023-39562
CVE-2023-39562:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
GPAC v2.3-DEV-rev449-g5948e4f70-master was discovered to contain a heap-use-after-free vulnerability via the gf_bs_align function at bitstream.c. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via supplying a crafted file (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability is a heap-use-after-free issue that occurs in the gf_bs_align function located in bitstream.c at line 1225. The issue manifests when processing certain malformed files, leading to a read operation on previously freed memory. The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 5.5 MEDIUM (Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H) (NVD).
Impact
The successful exploitation of this vulnerability can result in a Denial of Service (DoS) condition when processing specially crafted files. The impact is primarily on the availability of the system, with no direct impact on confidentiality or integrity (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability affects GPAC version 2.3-DEV-rev449-g5948e4f70-master. Users should update to a patched version when available. No specific workarounds have been publicly documented (NVD).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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