CVE-2021-30123
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 3.40%
Last modified
CVE-2021-30123 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. FFmpeg <=4.3 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in libavcodec through a crafted file that may lead to remote code execution.. EPSS estimates a 3.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
FFmpeg <=4.3 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in libavcodec through a crafted file that may lead to remote code execution.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ffmpeg | Ffmpeg | 4.4 |
References
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202105-24Third Party Advisory
- https://trac.ffmpeg.org/ticket/8845Exploit, Vendor Advisory
- https://trac.ffmpeg.org/ticket/8863Exploit, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202105-24Third Party Advisory
- https://trac.ffmpeg.org/ticket/8845Exploit, Vendor Advisory
- https://trac.ffmpeg.org/ticket/8863Exploit, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-30123?
FFmpeg <=4.3 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in libavcodec through a crafted file that may lead to remote code execution.
How severe is CVE-2021-30123?
CVE-2021-30123 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-30123?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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