CVE-2022-2122: Integer Overflow
First published: Tue Jul 19 2022(Updated: )
DOS / potential heap overwrite in qtdemux using zlib decompression. Integer overflow in qtdemux element in qtdemux_inflate function which causes a segfault, or could cause a heap overwrite, depending on libc and OS. Depending on the libc used, and the underlying OS capabilities, it could be just a segfault or a 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/1225
- 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-2022-0003.html
- https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/gstreamer/gstreamer/-/commit/14d306da6da51a762c4dc701d161bb52ab66d774
- https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/gstreamer/gstreamer/-/commit/92b5eb1da30fda054daf2f3d30bb4b806910b234
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2022-2122
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-2122?
CVE-2022-2122 is a vulnerability in the qtdemux element of Gstreamer that could cause a denial-of-service (DoS) or potential heap overwrite.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-2122?
The severity of CVE-2022-2122 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.8.
How does CVE-2022-2122 affect Gstreamer?
CVE-2022-2122 affects Gstreamer versions up to and excluding 1.20.3.
How can I fix CVE-2022-2122?
To fix CVE-2022-2122, it is recommended to update to Gstreamer version 1.20.3 or later.
Are there any additional references for CVE-2022-2122?
Yes, you can refer to the following links for more information: [GitLab Issue](https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/gstreamer/gstreamer/-/issues/1225), [Debian LTS Announcement](https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/08/msg00001.html), [Debian Security Advisory](https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5204).
- collector/nvd-index
- collector/security-tracker-debian
- agent/weakness
- vendor/gstreamer project
- canonical/gstreamer project gstreamer
- vendor/debian
- canonical/debian debian linux
- version/debian debian linux/10.0
- version/debian debian linux/11.0
- package-manager/debian