Vulnerability Description
GStreamer MXF File Parsing Integer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of GStreamer. Interaction with this library is required to exploit this vulnerability but attack vectors may vary depending on the implementation. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of MXF video files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in an integer overflow before allocating a buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. . Was ZDI-CAN-21661.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gstreamer | Gstreamer | < 1.22.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://gstreamer.freedesktop.org/security/sa-2023-0007.htmlPatchRelease Notes
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1457/Third Party Advisory
- https://gstreamer.freedesktop.org/security/sa-2023-0007.htmlPatchRelease Notes
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/10/msg00038.html
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1457/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-40475?
CVE-2023-40475 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). GStreamer MXF File Parsing Integer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of GStreamer. Interactio...
How severe is CVE-2023-40475?
CVE-2023-40475 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-40475?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gstreamer Gstreamer.