SB2019082019 - Use-after-free in LIVE555 Streaming Media



SB2019082019 - Use-after-free in LIVE555 Streaming Media

Published: August 20, 2019 Updated: May 15, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2019082019
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-15232)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in GenericMediaServer::createNewClientSessionWithId() when generating client session identifiers, which is mishandled by the MPEG1or2 and Matroska file demultiplexors. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code on the target system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.