# CVE-2023-50009: ffmpeg: FFmpeg v.n6.1-3-g466799d4f5 allows a heap-based buffer overflow via the ff_gaussian_blur_8 function in libavfilter/ed...

CVE-2023-50009 is fixed in ffmpeg on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2023-50009, released April 19, 2024. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-50009
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 8.0 (high)
- EPSS: 0.0044
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Apr 19, 2024

## Description

FFmpeg v.n6.1-3-g466799d4f5 allows a heap-based buffer overflow via the ff_gaussian_blur_8 function in libavfilter/edge_template.c:116:5 component.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | ffmpeg Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 7:7.0.1-3 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2023-50009](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2023-50009.md) | Apr 19, 2024 |
| Linux | ffmpeg Debian 14 | 7:7.0.1-3 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2023-50009](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2023-50009.md) | Apr 19, 2024 |

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