CVE-2017-5838
First published: Mon Feb 06 2017(Updated: )
An out-of-bounds read in gst_date_time_new_from_iso8601_string() was found that can be triggered by malformed datetime string. Upstream bug: <a href="https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=777263">https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=777263</a> Upstream patch: <a href="https://github.com/GStreamer/gstreamer/commit/9398b7f1a75b38844ae7050b5a7967e4cdebe24f">https://github.com/GStreamer/gstreamer/commit/9398b7f1a75b38844ae7050b5a7967e4cdebe24f</a> CVE assignment: <a href="http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2017/q1/284">http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2017/q1/284</a>
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| ubuntu/gstreamer1.0 | <1.10.3-1 | 1.10.3-1 |
| ubuntu/gstreamer1.0 | <1.8.3-1~ubuntu0.1+ | 1.8.3-1~ubuntu0.1+ |
| redhat/gstreamer1 | <1.10.3 | 1.10.3 |
| debian/gstreamer1.0 | 1.14.4-1 1.18.4-2.1 1.22.0-2 1.22.10-1 | |
| GStreamer | <=1.10.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/01/7
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/02/9
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=777263
- https://gstreamer.freedesktop.org/releases/1.10/#1.10.3
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96001
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201705-10
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3822
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2060
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-5838
- https://github.com/GStreamer/gstreamer/commit/9398b7f1a75b38844ae7050b5a7967e4cdebe24f
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2017/q1/284
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1419629
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1419626
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1419628
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1419627
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1419587
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/01/7
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-5838
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-5838
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6291-1
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-5838
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-5838
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-5838?
CVE-2017-5838 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential out-of-bounds read.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5838?
To fix CVE-2017-5838, upgrade gstreamer1.0 to version 1.10.3 or higher.
What software is affected by CVE-2017-5838?
CVE-2017-5838 affects multiple versions of gstreamer1.0 on Ubuntu, Red Hat, and Debian.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-5838?
CVE-2017-5838 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the GStreamer library.
Can CVE-2017-5838 be triggered by user input?
Yes, CVE-2017-5838 can be triggered by a malformed datetime string provided as input.
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