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- USN-6798-1
USN-6798-1: GStreamer Base Plugins vulnerability
First published: Wed May 29 2024(Updated: )
It was discovered that GStreamer Base Plugins incorrectly handled certain EXIF metadata. An attacker could possibly use this issue to execute arbitrary code or cause a crash.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/gstreamer1.0-plugins-base | <1.24.2-1ubuntu0.1 | 1.24.2-1ubuntu0.1 |
| Ubuntu | =24.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/gstreamer1.0-plugins-base | <1.22.6-1ubuntu0.1 | 1.22.6-1ubuntu0.1 |
| Ubuntu | =23.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/gstreamer1.0-plugins-base | <1.20.1-1ubuntu0.2 | 1.20.1-1ubuntu0.2 |
| Ubuntu | =22.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/gstreamer1.0-plugins-base | <1.16.3-0ubuntu1.3 | 1.16.3-0ubuntu1.3 |
| Ubuntu | =20.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-4453
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gst-plugins-base1.0/1.24.2-1ubuntu0.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gst-plugins-base1.0/1.22.6-1ubuntu0.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gst-plugins-base1.0/1.20.1-1ubuntu0.2
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gst-plugins-base1.0/1.16.3-0ubuntu1.3
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6798-1 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-6798-1?
The severity of USN-6798-1 is considered high as it involves potential execution of arbitrary code or application crashes.
How do I fix USN-6798-1?
To fix USN-6798-1, you need to update GStreamer Base Plugins to the appropriate remedial version for your Ubuntu release.
What versions of GStreamer Base Plugins are affected by USN-6798-1?
USN-6798-1 affects GStreamer Base Plugins versions prior to 1.24.2-1ubuntu0.1, 1.22.6-1ubuntu0.1, 1.20.1-1ubuntu0.2, and 1.16.3-0ubuntu1.3.
Which Ubuntu versions are impacted by USN-6798-1?
The impacted Ubuntu versions are 24.04, 23.10, 22.04, and 20.04.
What should I do if I can't update to a fixed version for USN-6798-1?
If you cannot update to a fixed version for USN-6798-1, it's recommended to limit the use of the affected GStreamer Base Plugins or isolate the application leveraging these plugins.
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