CVE-2022-1920: Integer Overflow
First published: Tue Jul 19 2022(Updated: )
Integer overflow in matroskademux element in gst_matroska_demux_add_wvpk_header function which allows a heap overwrite while parsing matroska files. Potential for arbitrary code execution through heap overwrite.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Gstreamer Project Gstreamer | <1.20.3 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =10.0 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =11.0 | |
| debian/gst-plugins-good1.0 | <=1.14.4-1+deb10u1 | 1.14.4-1+deb10u3 1.18.4-2+deb11u2 1.22.0-5+deb12u1 1.22.6-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/gstreamer/gstreamer/-/issues/1226
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/08/msg00001.html
- https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5204
- https://gstreamer.freedesktop.org/security/sa-2022-0004.html
- https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/gstreamer/gstreamer/-/commit/cf887f1b8e228bff6e19829e6d03995d70ad739d
- https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/gstreamer/gstreamer/-/commit/0df0dd7fe388174e4835eda4526b47f470a56370
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2022-1920
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How does CVE-2022-1920 affect Gstreamer?
CVE-2022-1920 affects Gstreamer versions up to and including 1.20.3.
How does CVE-2022-1920 affect Debian Linux?
CVE-2022-1920 affects Debian Linux versions 10.0 and 11.0.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-1920?
CVE-2022-1920 has a severity rating of 7.8, indicating a high severity.
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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