CVE-2023-29578
CVE-2023-29578 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mp4v2 Project Mp4v2 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Mp4v2 Project Mp4v2
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- Last modified:
Description
mp4v2 v2.0.0 was discovered to contain a heap buffer overflow via the mp4v2::impl::MP4StringProperty::~MP4StringProperty() function at src/mp4property.cpp.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-29578?
- mp4v2 v2.0.0 was discovered to contain a heap buffer overflow via the mp4v2::impl::MP4StringProperty::~MP4StringProperty() function at src/mp4property.cpp.
- How severe is CVE-2023-29578?
- CVE-2023-29578 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-29578 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-29578?
- CVE-2023-29578 affects Mp4v2 Project Mp4v2. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-29578?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2023-29578 published?
- CVE-2023-29578 was published on 2023-04-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/TechSmith/mp4v2/issues/74
- https://github.com/z1r00/fuzz_vuln/blob/main/mp4v2/heap-buffer-overflow/mp4property.cpp/readme.md
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:mp4v2_project:mp4v2:2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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