Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in GStreamer EXIF Metadata Parsing by Freedesktop

CVE-2024-4453

What is CVE-2024-4453?

This vulnerability pertains to the GStreamer library, specifically its handling of EXIF metadata parsing. A flaw arises from insufficient validation of user-supplied data, leading to an integer overflow prior to buffer allocation. As a result, an attacker could exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code within the context of the current process. Proper implementation and interaction with this library are necessary for exploitation, highlighting the need for users and developers to apply the latest security patches and enhancements to safeguard against such attacks.

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