What is the vulnerability ID for this GStreamer vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this GStreamer vulnerability is ZDI-CAN-21661.

What is the severity of vulnerability ZDI-CAN-21661?

The severity of vulnerability ZDI-CAN-21661 is high (8.8).

How can remote attackers exploit vulnerability ZDI-CAN-21661?

Remote attackers can exploit vulnerability ZDI-CAN-21661 by causing an integer overflow when parsing MXF video files to execute arbitrary code on affected installations.

Which software is affected by vulnerability ZDI-CAN-21661?

The GStreamer software is affected by vulnerability ZDI-CAN-21661.

Where can I find more information about vulnerability ZDI-CAN-21661?

You can find more information about vulnerability ZDI-CAN-21661 at the Zero Day Initiative advisories page and the GStreamer security advisories page.

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ZDI-CAN-21661

high

8.8

CWE

190

27/9/2023

16/1/2024

ZDI-CAN-21661: ZDI-23-1457: 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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What is the vulnerability ID for this GStreamer vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this GStreamer vulnerability is ZDI-CAN-21661.
What is the severity of vulnerability ZDI-CAN-21661?
The severity of vulnerability ZDI-CAN-21661 is high (8.8).
How can remote attackers exploit vulnerability ZDI-CAN-21661?
Remote attackers can exploit vulnerability ZDI-CAN-21661 by causing an integer overflow when parsing MXF video files to execute arbitrary code on affected installations.
Which software is affected by vulnerability ZDI-CAN-21661?
The GStreamer software is affected by vulnerability ZDI-CAN-21661.
Where can I find more information about vulnerability ZDI-CAN-21661?
You can find more information about vulnerability ZDI-CAN-21661 at the Zero Day Initiative advisories page and the GStreamer security advisories page.

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