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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2023-47384
CVE-2023-47384:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
MP4Box GPAC v2.3-DEV-rev617-g671976fcc-master was discovered to contain a memory leak in the function gfisomaddchapter at /isomedia/isomwrite.c. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted MP4 file (NVD, GitHub Issue).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified with 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. The issue is tracked as CWE-401 (Missing Release of Memory after Effective Lifetime). The vulnerability specifically occurs in the gfisomaddchapter function within the isomedia/isomwrite.c file (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability can lead to a Denial of Service (DoS) condition when processing crafted MP4 files. The memory leak can cause resource exhaustion, potentially affecting system stability and availability (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability affects GPAC v2.3-DEV-rev617-g671976fcc-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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