#VU94617 Stack-based buffer overflow in Orc - CVE-2024-40897

Vulnerability identifier: #VU94617

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-40897

CWE-ID: CWE-121

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Orc
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

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 when compiling orc files. A remote attacker can trick the victim into compiling a malicious source code file, trigger a stack-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

Orc: 0.4.23 - 0.4.38

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External links
https://gstreamer.freedesktop.org/security/sa-2024-0003.html
https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN02030803/index.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.