CVE-2023-38858
CVE-2023-38858 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Faad2 Project Faad2 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Faad2 Project Faad2
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer Overflow vulnerability infaad2 v.2.10.1 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code and cause a denial of service via the mp4info function in mp4read.c:1039.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-38858?
- Buffer Overflow vulnerability infaad2 v.2.10.1 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code and cause a denial of service via the mp4info function in mp4read.c:1039.
- How severe is CVE-2023-38858?
- CVE-2023-38858 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-38858 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-38858?
- CVE-2023-38858 affects Faad2 Project Faad2. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-38858?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2023-38858 published?
- CVE-2023-38858 was published on 2023-08-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:faad2_project:faad2:2.10.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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