CVE-2023-38857

Name: CVE-2023-38857
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-15T17:15:11.42+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.53%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-38857 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Buffer Overflow vulnerability infaad2 v.2.10.1 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code and cause a denial of service via the stcoin function in mp4read.c.. EPSS estimates a 0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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 stcoin function in mp4read.c.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.53%

40.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Faad2 Project	Faad2	2.10.1

References

https://github.com/knik0/faad2/issues/171Exploit, Issue Tracking
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-13
https://github.com/knik0/faad2/issues/171Exploit, Issue Tracking
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-13

Timeline

Published: Aug 15, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-38857?

Buffer Overflow vulnerability infaad2 v.2.10.1 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code and cause a denial of service via the stcoin function in mp4read.c.

How severe is CVE-2023-38857?

CVE-2023-38857 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38857?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-38857?

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Source: NVD / NIST