Vulnerability Description
Multiple use-after-free vulnerabilities in the (1) gst_mini_object_unref, (2) gst_tag_list_unref, and (3) gst_mxf_demux_update_essence_tracks functions in GStreamer before 1.10.3 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via vectors involving stream tags, as demonstrated by 02785736.mxf.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gstreamer | Gstreamer | <= 1.10.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3818
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/01/7Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/02/9Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96001Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2060
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=777503Issue Tracking
- https://gstreamer.freedesktop.org/releases/1.10/#1.10.3Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/03/msg00038.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201705-10
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3818
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/01/7Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/02/9Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96001Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2060
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=777503Issue Tracking
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-5843?
CVE-2017-5843 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Multiple use-after-free vulnerabilities in the (1) gst_mini_object_unref, (2) gst_tag_list_unref, and (3) gst_mxf_demux_update_essence_tracks functions in GStreamer before 1.10.3 allow remote attacker...
How severe is CVE-2017-5843?
CVE-2017-5843 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-5843?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gstreamer Gstreamer.