Memory Corruption Vulnerability in GStreamer h264 Component by GStreamer Project
CVE-2021-3185

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Freedesktop

Status
Gstreamer
Vendor
CVE Published:
25 January 2021
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What is CVE-2021-3185?

A vulnerability exists in the GStreamer h264 component of gst-plugins-bad versions prior to 1.18.1, where improper parsing of an h264 header can lead to stack smashing. This flaw creates a risk of memory corruption that may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, thereby compromising system integrity. Effective mitigation actions are recommended for those using the affected versions.

Affected Version(s)

gstreamer Fixed in gst-plugins-bad-1.18.1

References

https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1917192
x_refsource_MISC
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-31
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_GENTOO

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2021-3185 : Memory Corruption Vulnerability in GStreamer h264 Component by GStreamer Project