#VU66194 Integer overflow in gstreamer - CVE-2022-1920

Vulnerability identifier: #VU66194

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-1920

CWE-ID: CWE-190

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
gstreamer
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software

Vendor: GStreamer

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow within the matroskademux element in gst_matroska_demux_add_wvpk_header() function when parsing matroska files. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted file to the application, trigger an integer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

gstreamer: 1.0.0 - 1.20.2

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External links
https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/gstreamer/gstreamer/-/issues/1226

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.