8.8
CWE
190
Advisory Published
Updated
Advisory Published

CVE-2023-38103: GStreamer RealMedia File Parsing Integer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Fri May 03 2024(Updated: )

GStreamer RealMedia File Parsing Integer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of GStreamer. Interaction with this library is required to exploit this vulnerability but attack vectors may vary depending on the implementation. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of MDPR chunks. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in an integer overflow before allocating a buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-21443.

Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
GStreamer=1.22.3
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-38103?

    CVE-2023-38103 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-38103?

    To fix CVE-2023-38103, update GStreamer to version 1.22.4 or later, which addresses the integer overflow issue.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-38103?

    CVE-2023-38103 is an integer overflow vulnerability that allows for remote code execution.

  • Which versions of GStreamer are affected by CVE-2023-38103?

    GStreamer version 1.22.3 is affected by CVE-2023-38103.

  • What impact does CVE-2023-38103 have on systems?

    CVE-2023-38103 may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems, potentially compromising system integrity.

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