#VU29630 Buffer overflow in LIVE555 Streaming Media


Published: 2020-07-09

Vulnerability identifier: #VU29630

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-119

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 execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the server handling of a RTSP "PLAY" command. A remote attacker can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

LIVE555 Streaming Media: 2020.01.09 - 2020.06.25


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


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.


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