CVE-2016-10199: High severity Gstreamer Project Gstreamer vulnerability

Published Feb 6, 2017
·
Updated

An out-of-bounds read in qtdemuxtagaddstrfull was found that can be triggered by specially crafted file.

Upstream bug:

https://bugzilla.gnome.org/showbug.cgi?id=775451

Upstream patch:

https://github.com/GStreamer/gst-plugins-good/commit/d0949baf3dadea6021d54abef6802fed5a06af75

CVE assignment:

http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2017/q1/284

Other sources

The qtdemuxtagaddstrfull function in gst/isomp4/qtdemux.c in gst-plugins-good in GStreamer before 1.10.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and crash) via a crafted tag value.

MITRE

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/gstreamer1-plugins-good<1.10.3
1.10.3
Gstreamer Project Gstreamer<=1.10.2
GStreamer GStreamer<=1.10.2

Event History

Feb 9, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:59 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-10199?

CVE-2016-10199 has a high severity due to its potential to cause denial of service through an out-of-bounds read.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-10199?

To fix CVE-2016-10199, update GStreamer to version 1.10.3 or later.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2016-10199?

CVE-2016-10199 affects GStreamer versions prior to 1.10.3 and specifically targets the gstreamer1-plugins-good package.

4

Can CVE-2016-10199 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-10199 can be exploited remotely through crafted tag values leading to a crash.

5

Is CVE-2016-10199 a known vulnerability?

Yes, CVE-2016-10199 is a known vulnerability that has been documented and requires prompt attention.

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