What is the vulnerability ID for this GStreamer vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this GStreamer vulnerability is ZDI-23-1456.

What is the severity of the ZDI-23-1456 vulnerability?

The severity of the ZDI-23-1456 vulnerability is high with a CVSS score of 8.8.

What software is affected by the ZDI-23-1456 vulnerability?

The GStreamer software is affected by the ZDI-23-1456 vulnerability.

How can remote attackers exploit the ZDI-23-1456 vulnerability?

Remote attackers can exploit the ZDI-23-1456 vulnerability by interacting with the GStreamer library and executing arbitrary code.

Where can I find more information about the ZDI-23-1456 vulnerability?

You can find more information about the ZDI-23-1456 vulnerability on the Zero Day Initiative (ZDI) and GStreamer websites.

Vulnerability/
ZDI-23-1456

high

8.8

CWE

190

27/9/2023

29/1/2025

ZDI-23-1456: GStreamer MXF File Parsing Integer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Wed Sep 27 2023(Updated: )

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 MXF video files. 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.

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GStreamer

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What is the vulnerability ID for this GStreamer vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this GStreamer vulnerability is ZDI-23-1456.
What is the severity of the ZDI-23-1456 vulnerability?
The severity of the ZDI-23-1456 vulnerability is high with a CVSS score of 8.8.
What software is affected by the ZDI-23-1456 vulnerability?
The GStreamer software is affected by the ZDI-23-1456 vulnerability.
How can remote attackers exploit the ZDI-23-1456 vulnerability?
Remote attackers can exploit the ZDI-23-1456 vulnerability by interacting with the GStreamer library and executing arbitrary code.
Where can I find more information about the ZDI-23-1456 vulnerability?
You can find more information about the ZDI-23-1456 vulnerability on the Zero Day Initiative (ZDI) and GStreamer websites.

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