CVE-2024-40897: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Jul 26 2024(Updated: )
Last updated 1 October 2024
Credit: vultures@jpcert.or.jp vultures@jpcert.or.jp
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/orc | <=1:0.4.32-1<=1:0.4.33-2 | 1:0.4.40-1 |
| GStreamer | <0.4.39 |
Remedy
https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/gstreamer/orc/-/commit/fb7db9ae3e8ac271651d1884a3611d30bac04a98
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/GStreamer/orc
- https://gstreamer.freedesktop.org/modules/orc.html
- https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN02030803/
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/07/26/1
- https://gstreamer.freedesktop.org/security/sa-2024-0003.html
- https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/gstreamer/orc/-/commit/fb7db9ae3e8ac271651d1884a3611d30bac04a98
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-40897
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:5306
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:5629
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:5638
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:5882
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:6159
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:6184
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2300010
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-40897
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-40897
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-40897
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-40897
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-40897?
CVE-2024-40897 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40897?
To fix CVE-2024-40897, upgrade to ORC version 0.4.40 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2024-40897?
CVE-2024-40897 affects ORC versions prior to 0.4.39.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-40897?
CVE-2024-40897 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
What could happen if CVE-2024-40897 is exploited?
Exploitation of CVE-2024-40897 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the developer's build environment.
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