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GStreamer EXIF Metadata Parsing Integer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

May 17th, 2024

Vulnerability Details

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 EXIF metadata. 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.

Additional Details

GStreamer has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/tpm/gstreamer/-/commit/e68eccff103ab0e91e6d77a892f57131b33902f5

Disclosure Timeline

  • 2024-04-17 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2024-05-17 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2024-07-01 - Advisory Updated

Credit

MICHAEL RANDRIANANTENAINA [https://elkamika.blogspot.com/]

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