Security Advisory 2023-0008
(ZDI-CAN-21768)
(CVE-2023-40476)
| Summary |
Integer overflow in H.265 video parser leading to stack overwrite |
| Date |
2023-09-20 20:00 |
| Affected Versions |
GStreamer gst-plugins-bad < 1.22.6 |
| ID |
GStreamer-SA-2023-0008 |
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ZDI-CAN-21768 |
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CVE-2023-40476 |
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Details
Stack-based buffer overflow in the H.265 video parser when handling malformed H.265 video streams in GStreamer versions before 1.22.6
Impact
It is possible for a malicious third party to trigger a crash in the application, and possibly also effect code execution through stack manipulation.
Threat mitigation
Workarounds
Solution
The gst-plugins-bad 1.22.6 releases address the issue. People using older branches of GStreamer should apply the patch and recompile.
References
The GStreamer project
CVE Database Entries
GStreamer 1.22.6 release
Patches
