FFmpeg · Ffmpeg · CVE-2023-50008
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
Ffmpeg version v.n6.1-3-g466799d4f5
**Description**
The issue is related to a buffer overflow in the `av malloc` function, located in the `libavutil/mem.c` component of the Ffmpeg library. This buffer overflow is caused by copying without checking the input data, which can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, access confidential data, compromise data integrity, and cause a denial of service.
**Recommendations**
For Ffmpeg version v.n6.1-3-g466799d4f5, consider disabling the `av malloc` function in the `libavutil/mem.c` component as a temporary workaround until a patch is available. Restrict access to the `libavutil/mem.c` component to minimize the risk of exploitation. Avoid using the `av malloc` function until the issue is resolved. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.