CVE-2022-1920: Integer Overflow

Published Jul 19, 2022
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Updated

Integer overflow in matroskademux element in gstmatroskademuxaddwvpkheader function which allows a heap overwrite while parsing matroska files. Potential for arbitrary code execution through heap overwrite.

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
debian/gst-plugins-good1.0<=1.14.4-1+deb10u1
1.14.4-1+deb10u31.18.4-2+deb11u21.22.0-5+deb12u11.22.6-1
Gstreamer Project Gstreamer<1.20.3
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
Debian Debian Linux=11.0
GStreamer GStreamer<1.20.3

Event History

Jul 19, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:08 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:08 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-1920?

CVE-2022-1920 is an integer overflow vulnerability in the matroskademux element in the gst_matroska_demux_add_wvpk_header function of Gstreamer, which allows a heap overwrite while parsing matroska files and has the potential for arbitrary code execution.

2

How does CVE-2022-1920 affect Gstreamer?

CVE-2022-1920 affects Gstreamer versions up to and including 1.20.3.

3

How does CVE-2022-1920 affect Debian Linux?

CVE-2022-1920 affects Debian Linux versions 10.0 and 11.0.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2022-1920?

CVE-2022-1920 has a severity rating of 7.8, indicating a high severity.

5

How can I fix CVE-2022-1920?

To fix CVE-2022-1920, you should update to the latest version of Gstreamer (1.22.6-1) or apply the appropriate security update for your Debian Linux distribution.

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