CVE-2018-7752: Buffer Overflow

Published Mar 7, 2018
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Updated

GPAC through 0.7.1 has a Buffer Overflow in the gfmediaavcreadsps function in mediatools/avparsers.c, a different vulnerability than CVE-2018-1000100.

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
debian/gpac
1.0.1+dfsg1-4+deb11u3
Gpac GPAC<=0.7.1
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.10

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/gpac to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.0.1+dfsg1-4+deb11u3

Event History

Mar 7, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:29 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:10 PM
Description
Feb 20, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·03:18 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-7752?

CVE-2018-7752 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for buffer overflow leading to code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-7752?

To fix CVE-2018-7752, upgrade to GPAC version 1.0.1+dfsg1-4+deb11u3 or later.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2018-7752?

CVE-2018-7752 affects GPAC versions up to and including 0.7.1 on various operating systems including Debian and Ubuntu.

4

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2018-7752?

CVE-2018-7752 involves a buffer overflow in the gf_media_avc_read_sps function, which may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.

5

Is CVE-2018-7752 related to other vulnerabilities?

Yes, CVE-2018-7752 is a different vulnerability from CVE-2018-1000100, although both involve the GPAC software.

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