Vulnerability identifier: #VU19297

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-12483

CWE-ID: CWE-122

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
GPAC
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software

Vendor: GPAC

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing data within the function ReadGF_IPMPX_RemoveToolNotificationListener in odf/ipmpx_code.c in libgpac.a. A remote attacker can pass a specially crafted file to the affected application, trigger heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

GPAC: 0.7.1

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External links
http://github.com/gpac/gpac/issues/1249
http://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/06/msg00030.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.