CVE-2023-46932
CWE-787Published: December 9, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Heap Buffer Overflow vulnerability in GPAC version 2.3-DEV-rev617-g671976fcc-master, allows attackers to execute arbitrary code and cause a denial of service (DoS) via str2ulong class in src/media_tools/avilib.c in gpac/MP4Box.
Risk Analysis
GPAC version 2.3-DEV-rev617-g671976fcc-master contains a heap buffer overflow vulnerability in the str2ulong class. This critical flaw can be exploited to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service. It is not currently in the CISA KEV.
There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not in the CISA KEV. The flaw is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.
Update to a patched version of GPAC. Avoid processing untrusted or malformed media files.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-46932 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-787): Out-of-bounds write vulnerabilities can lead to data corruption, crashes, or arbitrary code execution.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-46932 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts