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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2023-4682
CVE-2023-4682:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
A Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability was discovered in GitHub repository gpac/gpac prior to version 2.3-DEV, identified as CVE-2023-4682. The vulnerability was disclosed on August 31, 2023, affecting the GPAC multimedia framework (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as a Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122). It received a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (Medium) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H, indicating local access, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction required (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability primarily affects the availability of the system, as indicated by the CVSS metrics showing high impact on availability (A:H) while having no direct impact on confidentiality or integrity (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability has been patched in GPAC version 2.3-DEV. Users are advised to upgrade to this version or later to mitigate the vulnerability (GitHub Patch).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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