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