CVE-2017-5842
First published: Mon Feb 06 2017(Updated: )
The html_context_handle_element function in gst/subparse/samiparse.c in gst-plugins-base in GStreamer before 1.10.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write) via a crafted SMI file, as demonstrated by OneNote_Manager.smi.
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=777502
- 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/d894c19
- 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=1419591
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-5842?
CVE-2017-5842 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to denial of service due to an out-of-bounds write.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5842?
To fix CVE-2017-5842, upgrade GStreamer to version 1.10.3 or later.
What versions of GStreamer are affected by CVE-2017-5842?
Versions of GStreamer before 1.10.3, specifically up to 1.10.2, are affected by CVE-2017-5842.
What kind of attack does CVE-2017-5842 enable?
CVE-2017-5842 enables remote attackers to cause a denial of service through crafted SMI files.
In which component of GStreamer does CVE-2017-5842 occur?
CVE-2017-5842 occurs in the html_context_handle_element function within gst/subparse/samiparse.c.
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