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CVE-2009-0397: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Jan 22 2009(Updated: )

Heap-based buffer overflow in the qtdemux_parse_samples function in gst/qtdemux/qtdemux.c in GStreamer Good Plug-ins (aka gst-plugins-good) 0.10.9 through 0.10.11, and GStreamer Plug-ins (aka gstreamer-plugins) 0.8.5, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted Time-to-sample (aka stts) atom data in a malformed QuickTime media .mov file.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/gstreamer-plugins-good<0:0.10.9-1.el5_3.1
0:0.10.9-1.el5_3.1
GStreamer=0.10.10
GStreamer=0.8.5
GStreamer=0.10.9
GStreamer=0.10.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2009-0397?

    CVE-2009-0397 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2009-0397?

    To fix CVE-2009-0397, update your GStreamer Good Plug-ins to version 0.10.11 or later.

  • What software versions are affected by CVE-2009-0397?

    CVE-2009-0397 affects GStreamer Good Plug-ins versions 0.10.9 through 0.10.11 and GStreamer Plug-ins version 0.8.5.

  • Can CVE-2009-0397 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2009-0397 can be exploited by remote attackers through crafted Time-to-sample data.

  • What impact does CVE-2009-0397 have on my system?

    The impact of CVE-2009-0397 could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.

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