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

Published May 17, 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

12 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
GStreamer GStreamer=1.24.0
GStreamer GStreamer=1.24.1
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
GStreamer GStreamer
debian/gst-plugins-base1.0<1.22.0-3+deb12u2
1.22.0-3+deb12u2
debian/gst-plugins-base1.0<1.24.3-1
1.24.3-1
debian/gst-plugins-base1.0<1.24.3-1
1.24.3-1
debian/gst-plugins-base1.0
1.22.0-3+deb12u61.22.0-3+deb12u71.26.2-1+deb13u11.26.2-1+deb13u21.28.8-11.28.9-1

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 1.22.0-3+deb12u2
  6. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 1.24.3-1
  7. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 1.22.0-3+deb12u6Fixed in 1.22.0-3+deb12u7Fixed in 1.26.2-1+deb13u1Fixed in 1.26.2-1+deb13u2Fixed in 1.28.8-1Fixed in 1.28.9-1

Event History

May 17, 2024
Advisory Published
via ZDI·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via ZDI·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via OSV·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
May 23, 2024
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·02:34 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Peer vulnerabilities

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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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