high
7.8
CWE
190
EPSS
0.045%
Advisory Published
Updated
Advisory Published

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

First published: Wed May 22 2024(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.

Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
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+deb11u2
1.22.0-3+deb12u2
1.24.7-2
1.24.7-3
GStreamer
GStreamer=1.24.0
GStreamer=1.24.1
Debian GNU/Linux=10.0

Remedy

https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/tpm/gstreamer/-/commit/e68eccff103ab0e91e6d77a892f57131b33902f5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-4453?

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

  • 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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