#VU39795 Out-of-bounds read in gstreamer - CVE-2016-9447

Vulnerability identifier: #VU39795

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [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-2016-9447

CWE-ID: CWE-125

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
gstreamer
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software

Vendor: GStreamer

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

The ROM mappings in the NSF decoder in gstreamer 0.10.x allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read or write) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted NSF music file.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

gstreamer: 0.10.0 - 0.10.36

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External links
https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2974.html
https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0018.html
https://scarybeastsecurity.blogspot.de/2016/11/0day-exploit-compromising-linux-desktop.html
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/18/12
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/18/13
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94427
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201705-10

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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.