#VU83513 Heap-based buffer overflow in gst-plugins-bad - CVE-2023-40475

Vulnerability identifier: #VU83513

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/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-2023-40475

CWE-ID: CWE-122

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
gst-plugins-bad
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: GStreamer

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error MXF file demuxer when handling malformed files with AES3 audio. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

gst-plugins-bad: 1.22.0 - 1.22.5

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External links
https://gstreamer.freedesktop.org/security/sa-2023-0007.html

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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.