CVE-2024-4453: GStreamer EXIF Metadata Parsing Integer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published May 22, 2024
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Updated

GStreamer EXIF Metadata 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 EXIF metadata. 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-23896.

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
ubuntu/gst-plugins-base1.0<1.16.3-0ubuntu1.3
1.16.3-0ubuntu1.3
ubuntu/gst-plugins-base1.0<1.20.1-1ubuntu0.2
1.20.1-1ubuntu0.2
ubuntu/gst-plugins-base1.0<1.22.6-1ubuntu0.1
1.22.6-1ubuntu0.1
ubuntu/gst-plugins-base1.0<1.24.2-1ubuntu0.1
1.24.2-1ubuntu0.1
debian/gst-plugins-base1.0
1.18.4-2+deb11u21.22.0-3+deb12u21.24.7-21.24.7-3
GStreamer GStreamer=1.24.0
GStreamer GStreamer=1.24.1
Debian Debian Linux=10.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/gst-plugins-base1.0 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.16.3-0ubuntu1.3
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/gst-plugins-base1.0 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.20.1-1ubuntu0.2
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/gst-plugins-base1.0 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.22.6-1ubuntu0.1
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/gst-plugins-base1.0 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.24.2-1ubuntu0.1
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/gst-plugins-base1.0 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.18.4-2+deb11u2Fixed in 1.22.0-3+deb12u2Fixed in 1.24.7-2Fixed in 1.24.7-3

Event History

May 22, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:18 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:18 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
RemedyAffected Software
May 23, 2024
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·02:34 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jun 26, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·05:55 PM
Description
Jun 29, 2026
Advisory Published
via ZDI·08:52 AM
Data Sourced
via ZDI·08:52 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-4453?

CVE-2024-4453 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I mitigate CVE-2024-4453?

To mitigate CVE-2024-4453, update to the fixed versions of GStreamer: 1.16.3-0ubuntu1.3 for Focal, 1.20.1-1ubuntu0.2 for Jammy, or 1.24.2-1ubuntu0.1 for Noble.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2024-4453?

CVE-2024-4453 affects multiple versions of GStreamer, specifically versions 1.16.3 through 1.24.1 in Ubuntu and Debian systems.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-4453?

CVE-2024-4453 is an integer overflow vulnerability that can lead to remote code execution.

5

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2024-4453?

As of now, specific public exploits for CVE-2024-4453 have not been documented, but the potential for exploitation exists.

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