Advisory Details

July 6th, 2023

GStreamer SRT File Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI-23-902
ZDI-CAN-20968

CVE ID CVE-2023-37329
CVSS SCORE 8.8, AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AFFECTED VENDORS GStreamer
AFFECTED PRODUCTS GStreamer
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 SRT subtitle files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a heap-based 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://gstreamer.freedesktop.org/security/sa-2023-0002.html
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2023-06-12 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2023-07-06 - Coordinated public release of advisory
CREDIT MICHAEL RANDRIANANTENAINA [https://elkamika.blogspot.com/]
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