CVE-2023-40476: GStreamer H265 Parsing Stack-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
First published: Thu Sep 28 2023(Updated: )
[Integer overflow in H.265 video parser leading to stack overwrite]
Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GStreamer GStreamer | ||
| ubuntu/gst-plugins-bad1.0 | <1.16.3-0ubuntu1.1 | 1.16.3-0ubuntu1.1 |
| ubuntu/gst-plugins-bad1.0 | <1.20.3-0ubuntu1.1 | 1.20.3-0ubuntu1.1 |
| ubuntu/gst-plugins-bad1.0 | <1.22.1-1ubuntu1.1 | 1.22.1-1ubuntu1.1 |
| ubuntu/gst-plugins-bad1.0 | <1.22.4-1ubuntu1.1 | 1.22.4-1ubuntu1.1 |
| debian/gst-plugins-bad1.0 | <=1.14.4-1+deb10u2 | 1.14.4-1+deb10u5 1.18.4-3+deb11u4 1.22.0-4+deb12u5 1.22.10-1 1.24.2-3 |
| redhat/gstreamer-plugins-bad | <1.22.6 | 1.22.6 |
Remedy
https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/gstreamer/gstreamer/-/commit/ff91a3d8d6f7e2412c44663bf30fad5c7fdbc9d9
Remedy
https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/gstreamer/gstreamer/-/commit/fddda166222a067d0e511950a0a8cfb9f5a521b7
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Reference Links
- https://gstreamer.freedesktop.org/security/sa-2023-0008.html
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1458/
- https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/gstreamer/gstreamer/-/merge_requests/5364
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6526-1
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-40476
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-40476
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2023-40476
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2023-40476
- https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/gstreamer/gstreamer/-/commit/ff91a3d8d6f7e2412c44663bf30fad5c7fdbc9d9
- https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/gstreamer/gstreamer/-/commit/fddda166222a067d0e511950a0a8cfb9f5a521b7
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-40476
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:2287
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:3060
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2254589
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-40476?
CVE-2023-40476 is a vulnerability in GStreamer that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-40476?
CVE-2023-40476 has a severity rating of 8.8 (High).
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-40476?
CVE-2023-40476 affects GStreamer versions 1.14.4-1+deb10u5, 1.18.4-3+deb11u3, 1.22.0-4+deb12u3, 1.22.7-1, 1.16.3-0ubuntu1.1, 1.20.3-0ubuntu1.1, 1.22.1-1ubuntu1.1, 1.22.4-1ubuntu1.1.
How does CVE-2023-40476 exploit work?
Exploiting CVE-2023-40476 requires interaction with the GStreamer library, but the specific attack vectors may vary depending on the implementation.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-40476?
More information about CVE-2023-40476 can be found at the MITRE CVE website, the GStreamer security advisory SA-2023-0008, and the Zero Day Initiative advisory ZDI-23-1458.
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