ZDI-CAN-21444: ZDI-23-1008: GStreamer RealMedia File Parsing Integer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Jul 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.

Affected Software

1 affected component

GStreamer GStreamer

Event History

Jul 27, 2023

Advisory Published

05:00 AM

Data Sourced

05:00 AM

Description

Feb 23, 2025

Advisory Published

via ZDI·01:33 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-21444?

The severity of ZDI-CAN-21444 is considered high due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix ZDI-CAN-21444?

To fix ZDI-CAN-21444, users should update to the latest version of GStreamer which includes the necessary patches.

What versions of GStreamer are affected by ZDI-CAN-21444?

ZDI-CAN-21444 affects multiple versions of GStreamer that do not implement protections against this vulnerability.

Can ZDI-CAN-21444 lead to data loss?

Yes, successful exploitation of ZDI-CAN-21444 may lead to data loss or corruption due to arbitrary code execution.

Is authentication required to exploit ZDI-CAN-21444?

No, ZDI-CAN-21444 can be exploited by remote attackers without authentication.