CVE-2024-47601: GHSL-2024-249: Null pointer dereference in gst_matroska_demux_parse_blockgroup_or_simpleblock in GStreamer - CVE-2024-47601

Published Dec 11, 2024
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Updated

GStreamer is a library for constructing graphs of media-handling components. A null pointer dereference vulnerability has been discovered in the gstmatroskademuxparseblockgrouporsimpleblock function within matroska-demux.c. This function does not properly check the validity of the GstBuffer sub pointer before performing dereferences. As a result, null pointer dereferences may occur. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.24.10.

Affected Software

16 affected componentsFixes available
GStreamer GStreamer<1.24.10
debian/gst-plugins-good1.0<1.22.0-5+deb12u2
1.22.0-5+deb12u2
debian/gst-plugins-good1.0<1.24.10-1
1.24.10-1
debian/gst-plugins-good1.0<1.24.10-1
1.24.10-1
alpine/gst-plugins-good<1.24.10-r0
1.24.10-r0
alpine/gst-plugins-good<1.24.10-r0
1.24.10-r0
alpine/gst-plugins-good<1.24.10-r0
1.24.10-r0
alpine/gst-plugins-good<1.24.10-r0
1.24.10-r0
alpine/gst-plugins-good<1.24.10-r0
1.24.10-r0
ubuntu/gst-plugins-good1.0*
ubuntu/gst-plugins-good0.10*
ubuntu/gst-plugins-good1.0*
ubuntu/gst-plugins-good1.0<1.16.3-0ubuntu1.3
1.16.3-0ubuntu1.3
ubuntu/gst-plugins-good1.0<1.20.3-0ubuntu1.3
1.20.3-0ubuntu1.3
ubuntu/gst-plugins-good1.0<1.24.2-1ubuntu1.1
1.24.2-1ubuntu1.1
debian/gst-plugins-good1.0
1.22.0-5+deb12u31.22.0-5+deb12u41.26.2-1+deb13u21.28.9-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/gst-plugins-good1.0 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.22.0-5+deb12u2
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/gst-plugins-good1.0 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.24.10-1
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade alpine/gst-plugins-good to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.24.10-r0
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/gst-plugins-good1.0 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.16.3-0ubuntu1.3
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/gst-plugins-good1.0 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.20.3-0ubuntu1.3
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/gst-plugins-good1.0 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.24.2-1ubuntu1.1
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/gst-plugins-good1.0 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.22.0-5+deb12u3Fixed in 1.22.0-5+deb12u4Fixed in 1.26.2-1+deb13u2Fixed in 1.28.9-1
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade GStreamer to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.24.10

Event History

Dec 11, 2024
Advisory Published
via GitHub Security Lab·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via GitHub Security Lab·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:03 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:03 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via OSV·07:03 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·08:02 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Dec 12, 2024
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:03 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Nov 11, 2026
Data Sourced
via OSV·09:38 AM
Affected Software

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-47601?

CVE-2024-47601 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for impactful exploitation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-47601?

To fix CVE-2024-47601, update GStreamer to versions 1.24.11-5 or later, or apply any relevant patches provided by your distribution.

3

Which versions of GStreamer are affected by CVE-2024-47601?

CVE-2024-47601 affects GStreamer versions up to 1.24.10 and specific versions of gst-plugins-good1.0 up to 1.18.4-2+deb11u2.

4

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2024-47601?

CVE-2024-47601 is a null pointer dereference vulnerability found in the gst_matroska_demux_parse_blockgroup_or_simpleblock function.

5

Is CVE-2024-47601 remote exploitable?

CVE-2024-47601 may allow an attacker to execute malicious code remotely by manipulating media files processed by GStreamer.

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