CVE-2017-5840
First published: Mon Feb 06 2017(Updated: )
The qtdemux_parse_samples 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 heap read) via vectors involving the current stts index.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/gstreamer1-plugins-good | <1.10.3 | 1.10.3 |
| GStreamer | <=1.10.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3820
- 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=777469
- https://gstreamer.freedesktop.org/releases/1.10/#1.10.3
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/05/msg00029.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201705-10
- https://github.com/GStreamer/gst-plugins-good/commit/99d5d75
- https://github.com/GStreamer/gst-plugins-good/commit/1ffef8b
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2017/q1/284
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1419611
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1419610
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1419608
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1419609
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1419588
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-5840?
CVE-2017-5840 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5840?
To fix CVE-2017-5840, update GStreamer to version 1.10.3 or later.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2017-5840?
CVE-2017-5840 can be exploited through vectors involving the current stts index, leading to out-of-bounds heap reads.
Which versions of GStreamer are affected by CVE-2017-5840?
GStreamer versions prior to 1.10.3 are affected by CVE-2017-5840.
What components are involved in CVE-2017-5840?
CVE-2017-5840 specifically involves the qtdemux_parse_samples function in the gst-plugins-good package of GStreamer.
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