8.8
CWE
190
Advisory Published
Advisory Published

ZDI-CAN-21660: 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.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
GStreamer

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID for this GStreamer vulnerability?

    The vulnerability ID for this GStreamer vulnerability is ZDI-CAN-21660.

  • What is the severity rating of the vulnerability ZDI-CAN-21660?

    The severity rating of the vulnerability ZDI-CAN-21660 is 8.8 (High).

  • What is the affected software for vulnerability ZDI-CAN-21660?

    The affected software for vulnerability ZDI-CAN-21660 is GStreamer.

  • What is the CWE category for vulnerability ZDI-CAN-21660?

    The CWE category for vulnerability ZDI-CAN-21660 is CWE-190.

  • Are there any references available for vulnerability ZDI-CAN-21660?

    Yes, there are references available for vulnerability ZDI-CAN-21660. You can find them at the following links: - [ZDI-23-1456](http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1456/) - [GStreamer Security Advisory SA-2023-0006](https://gstreamer.freedesktop.org/security/sa-2023-0006.html) - [ZDI-23-1456](https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1456/)

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