CVE-2023-5520
CVE-2023-5520 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gpac with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7. 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-125.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.7)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-125
- Affected product: Gpac
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Out-of-bounds Read in GitHub repository gpac/gpac prior to 2.2.2.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-5520?
- Out-of-bounds Read in GitHub repository gpac/gpac prior to 2.2.2.
- How severe is CVE-2023-5520?
- CVE-2023-5520 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-5520 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-5520?
- CVE-2023-5520 affects Gpac. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-5520?
- 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-2023-5520 published?
- CVE-2023-5520 was published on 2023-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/gpac/gpac/commit/5692dc729491805e0e5f55c21d50ba1e6b19e88e
- https://huntr.dev/bounties/681e42d0-18d4-4ebc-aba0-c5b0f77ac74a
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:gpac:gpac:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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