Heap-based buffer overflow in stb_vorbis.c - CVE-2023-47212
Published: May 6, 2024 / Updated: January 3, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU89160
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-47212
CWE-ID: CWE-122
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Sean Barrett
Affected software:
stb_vorbis.c
stb_vorbis.c
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the comment functionality. A remote attacker can use a specially crafted .ogg file, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
How to mitigate CVE-2023-47212
Install update from vendor's website.