GStreamer Incorrect Permission Assignment Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

April 30th, 2025
ZDI-25-268 ZDI-CAN-25448

CVE ID

CVE-2025-2759

CVSS Score

7.0 AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors

GStreamer

Affected Products

GStreamer

Vulnerability Details

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of GStreamer. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the product installer. The issue results from incorrect permissions on folders. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of a target user.

Additional Details

Fixed in 1.25.1 Gstreamer Installer


Disclosure Timeline

  • 2024-11-05 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2025-04-30 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2025-04-30 - Advisory Updated

Credit

Anonymous

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