CVE-2017-5839
First published: Mon Feb 06 2017(Updated: )
The gst_riff_create_audio_caps function in gst-libs/gst/riff/riff-media.c in gst-plugins-base in GStreamer before 1.10.3 does not properly limit recursion, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack overflow and crash) via vectors involving nested WAVEFORMATEX.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/gstreamer1-plugins-base | <1.10.3 | 1.10.3 |
| GStreamer | <=1.10.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3819
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/01/7
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/02/9
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96001
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2060
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=777265
- https://gstreamer.freedesktop.org/releases/1.10/#1.10.3
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201705-10
- https://github.com/GStreamer/gst-plugins-base/commit/ef55c8a
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2017/q1/284
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1419620
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1419622
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1419621
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1419619
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1419586
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-5839?
CVE-2017-5839 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to denial of service due to a stack overflow.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5839?
You can fix CVE-2017-5839 by upgrading GStreamer to version 1.10.3 or later.
What does CVE-2017-5839 exploit?
CVE-2017-5839 exploits improper recursion limits in the gst_riff_create_audio_caps function.
Which versions of GStreamer are affected by CVE-2017-5839?
CVE-2017-5839 affects GStreamer versions prior to 1.10.3.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-5839?
CVE-2017-5839 is a denial of service vulnerability caused by a stack overflow.
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