#VU101206 Stack-based buffer overflow in gst-plugins-base and gstreamer - CVE-2024-47538
Published: December 4, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU101206
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-47538
CWE-ID: CWE-121
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
gst-plugins-base
gstreamer
gst-plugins-base
gstreamer
Software vendor:
GStreamer
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 handling files. A remote attacker can pass a specially crafted file to the application, 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.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.