CVE-2023-29578: mp4v2 v2.0.0 was discovered to contain a heap buffer overflow via the mp4v2::impl::MP4StringProperty::~MP4Stri

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-29578 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting mp4v2. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

mp4v2 v2.0.0 was discovered to contain a heap buffer overflow via the mp4v2::impl::MP4StringProperty::~MP4StringProperty() function at src/mp4property.cpp.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 44%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-787
Published	2023-04-24
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mp4v2 project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-04-24 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:50 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mp4v2 project mp4v2 DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mp4v2 || rpm -q mp4v2 || mp4v2 --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mp4v2 sudo apt install mp4v2=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold mp4v2

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list mp4v2 sudo dnf downgrade mp4v2-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add mp4v2

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-29578?

mp4v2: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-29578 being exploited?

CVE-2023-29578 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-29578 affect?

CVE-2023-29578 affects mp4v2. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). mp4v2 v2.0.0 was discovered to contain a heap buffer overflow via the mp4v2::impl::MP4StringProperty::~MP4StringProperty() function at src/mp4property.cpp.

How urgent is CVE-2023-29578?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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References

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