# CVE-2023-49501: ffmpeg: Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Ffmpeg v.n6.1-3-g466799d4f5 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via th...

CVE-2023-49501 is fixed in 15 products on 1 platform, first by ffmpeg 7:6.1.1-3ubuntu5+esm1, released April 19, 2024. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-49501
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 8.0 (high)
- EPSS: 0.0039
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Apr 19, 2024

## Description

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Ffmpeg v.n6.1-3-g466799d4f5 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via the config_eq_output function in the libavfilter/asrc_afirsrc.c:495:30 component.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | ffmpeg Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 7:7.0.1-3 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2023-49501](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2023-49501.md) | Apr 19, 2024 |
| Linux | ffmpeg Debian 14 | 7:7.0.1-3 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2023-49501](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2023-49501.md) | Apr 19, 2024 |
| Linux | ffmpeg Ubuntu 24.04.5 LTS (noble) | 7:6.1.1-3ubuntu5+esm1 | [ffmpeg 7:6.1.1-3ubuntu5+esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-noble-ffmpeg-7-6.1.1-3ubuntu5-esm1.md) | Apr 19, 2024 |
| Linux | libavcodec-extra Ubuntu 24.04.5 LTS (noble) | 7:6.1.1-3ubuntu5+esm1 | [libavcodec-extra 7:6.1.1-3ubuntu5+esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-noble-libavcodec-extra-7-6.1.1-3ubuntu5-esm1.md) | Apr 19, 2024 |
| Linux | libavcodec-extra60 Ubuntu 24.04.5 LTS (noble) | 7:6.1.1-3ubuntu5+esm1 | [libavcodec-extra60 7:6.1.1-3ubuntu5+esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-noble-libavcodec-extra60-7-6.1.1-3ubuntu5-esm1.md) | Apr 19, 2024 |
| Linux | libavcodec60 Ubuntu 24.04.5 LTS (noble) | 7:6.1.1-3ubuntu5+esm1 | [libavcodec60 7:6.1.1-3ubuntu5+esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-noble-libavcodec60-7-6.1.1-3ubuntu5-esm1.md) | Apr 19, 2024 |
| Linux | libavdevice60 Ubuntu 24.04.5 LTS (noble) | 7:6.1.1-3ubuntu5+esm1 | [libavdevice60 7:6.1.1-3ubuntu5+esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-noble-libavdevice60-7-6.1.1-3ubuntu5-esm1.md) | Apr 19, 2024 |
| Linux | libavfilter-extra Ubuntu 24.04.5 LTS (noble) | 7:6.1.1-3ubuntu5+esm1 | [libavfilter-extra 7:6.1.1-3ubuntu5+esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-noble-libavfilter-extra-7-6.1.1-3ubuntu5-esm1.md) | Apr 19, 2024 |
| Linux | libavfilter-extra9 Ubuntu 24.04.5 LTS (noble) | 7:6.1.1-3ubuntu5+esm1 | [libavfilter-extra9 7:6.1.1-3ubuntu5+esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-noble-libavfilter-extra9-7-6.1.1-3ubuntu5-esm1.md) | Apr 19, 2024 |
| Linux | libavfilter9 Ubuntu 24.04.5 LTS (noble) | 7:6.1.1-3ubuntu5+esm1 | [libavfilter9 7:6.1.1-3ubuntu5+esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-noble-libavfilter9-7-6.1.1-3ubuntu5-esm1.md) | Apr 19, 2024 |
| Linux | libavformat-extra Ubuntu 24.04.5 LTS (noble) | 7:6.1.1-3ubuntu5+esm1 | [libavformat-extra 7:6.1.1-3ubuntu5+esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-noble-libavformat-extra-7-6.1.1-3ubuntu5-esm1.md) | Apr 19, 2024 |
| Linux | libavformat-extra60 Ubuntu 24.04.5 LTS (noble) | 7:6.1.1-3ubuntu5+esm1 | [libavformat-extra60 7:6.1.1-3ubuntu5+esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-noble-libavformat-extra60-7-6.1.1-3ubuntu5-esm1.md) | Apr 19, 2024 |
| Linux | libavformat60 Ubuntu 24.04.5 LTS (noble) | 7:6.1.1-3ubuntu5+esm1 | [libavformat60 7:6.1.1-3ubuntu5+esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-noble-libavformat60-7-6.1.1-3ubuntu5-esm1.md) | Apr 19, 2024 |
| Linux | libavutil58 Ubuntu 24.04.5 LTS (noble) | 7:6.1.1-3ubuntu5+esm1 | [libavutil58 7:6.1.1-3ubuntu5+esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-noble-libavutil58-7-6.1.1-3ubuntu5-esm1.md) | Apr 19, 2024 |
| Linux | libpostproc57 Ubuntu 24.04.5 LTS (noble) | 7:6.1.1-3ubuntu5+esm1 | [libpostproc57 7:6.1.1-3ubuntu5+esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-noble-libpostproc57-7-6.1.1-3ubuntu5-esm1.md) | Apr 19, 2024 |
| Linux | libswresample4 Ubuntu 24.04.5 LTS (noble) | 7:6.1.1-3ubuntu5+esm1 | [libswresample4 7:6.1.1-3ubuntu5+esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-noble-libswresample4-7-6.1.1-3ubuntu5-esm1.md) | Apr 19, 2024 |
| Linux | libswscale7 Ubuntu 24.04.5 LTS (noble) | 7:6.1.1-3ubuntu5+esm1 | [libswscale7 7:6.1.1-3ubuntu5+esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-noble-libswscale7-7-6.1.1-3ubuntu5-esm1.md) | Apr 19, 2024 |

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