Vulnerability identifier: #VU27926

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-2019-15232

CWE-ID: CWE-416

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
LIVE555 Streaming Media
Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

Vendor: Live Networks

Description

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.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

LIVE555 Streaming Media: 2019.02.03 - 2019.08.12

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External links
http://www.live555.com/liveMedia/public/changelog.txt

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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.