How severe is CVE-2023-50120?

CVE-2023-50120 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-50120 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-50120?

CVE-2023-50120 affects Gpac. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-50120?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2023-50120 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-50120 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-54947.

When was CVE-2023-50120 published?

CVE-2023-50120 was published on 2024-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-50120

CVE-2023-50120 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gpac with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-835.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (16th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-54947
Weakness: CWE-835
Affected product: Gpac
Published: 2024-01-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

MP4Box GPAC version 2.3-DEV-rev636-gfbd7e13aa-master was discovered to contain an infinite loop in the function av1_uvlc at media_tools/av_parsers.c. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted MP4 file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-50120?: MP4Box GPAC version 2.3-DEV-rev636-gfbd7e13aa-master was discovered to contain an infinite loop in the function av1_uvlc at media_tools/av_parsers.c. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted MP4 file.
How severe is CVE-2023-50120?: CVE-2023-50120 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-50120 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-50120?: CVE-2023-50120 affects Gpac. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-50120?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-50120 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-50120 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-54947.
When was CVE-2023-50120 published?: CVE-2023-50120 was published on 2024-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/gpac/gpac/issues/2698

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gpac:gpac:2.3:dev:*:*:*:*:*:*

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