Gstreamer
CVE-2024-4453
HIGH
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CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A06:2021 - Vulnerable and Outdated Components
ASVS 5.0
V15 - Secure Coding and Architecture Integer overflow checks
MITRE ATT&CK
1 technique across 1 tactic: Execution The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Impact | The CVSS 3.1 score of 7.8 (High) with vector AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H indicates a locally exploitable vulnerability requiring user interaction but no privileges, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The EPSS score of 3.61% places this in the 88th percentile, suggesting above-average exploitation likelihood compared to other CVEs. While not listed in CISA KEV (indicating no known active exploitation), the combination of low attack complexity, availability of patches, and the ubiquity of GStreamer in media processing applications makes this a priority for patching. The requirement for user interaction (UI:R) somewhat mitigates the risk but doesn't eliminate it, especially in scenarios where GStreamer processes untrusted media files automatically. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An attacker crafts a malicious image file with specially formatted EXIF metadata designed to trigger the integer overflow when parsed by a vulnerable GStreamer instance. When a user opens this file in an application using GStreamer (such as a media player or image viewer), the overflow corrupts memory allocation leading to arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the application. While no public proof-of-concept is mentioned in the references, the detailed technical description and low attack complexity suggest exploit development is feasible for skilled attackers. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 17, 2026
An integer overflow vulnerability in GStreamer's EXIF metadata parsing functionality allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code when processing malicious media files containing crafted EXIF data. The vulnerability affects GStreamer versions 1.24.0 and 1.24.1, requiring user interaction to trigger but potentially leading to full system compromise in the context of the running process. With an EPSS score of 3.61% (88th percentile) indicating moderate real-world exploitation likelihood and patches available, this represents a significant risk for applications using GStreamer for media processing.
RemediationAI
Apply the official patch available at https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/tpm/gstreamer/-/commit/e68eccff103ab0e91e6d77a892f57131b33902f5 or upgrade to a patched version of GStreamer beyond 1.24.1. Debian users should follow the guidance in https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/05/msg00019.html for system-specific updates. Until patching is complete, limit GStreamer's exposure to untrusted media files, particularly those containing EXIF metadata, and consider implementing input validation or sandboxing for media processing operations to minimize potential impact.
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Technical ContextAI · show details
GStreamer is a widely-used open-source multimedia framework that processes various media formats including images with EXIF metadata. The vulnerability stems from CWE-190 (Integer Overflow or Wraparound) occurring during EXIF metadata parsing, where insufficient validation of user-supplied data causes an integer overflow before buffer allocation. Based on the CPE data, specifically affected versions include GStreamer 1.24.0 and 1.24.1 (cpe:2.3:a:gstreamer:gstreamer:1.24.0 and cpe:2.3:a:gstreamer:gstreamer:1.24.1), with Debian 10 also listed as affected (cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:10.0). The Zero Day Initiative tracked this as ZDI-CAN-23896 before public disclosure as ZDI-24-467.
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AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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2DescriptionCVE.org
GStreamer EXIF Metadata Parsing Integer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of GStreamer. Interaction with this library is required to exploit this vulnerability but attack vectors may vary depending on the implementation.
The specific flaw exists within the parsing of EXIF metadata. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in an integer overflow before allocating a buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. . Was ZDI-CAN-23896.
Executive ViewAI
CVE-2024-4453 presents notable security risk, a integer overflow vulnerability rated CVSS 7.8. Exploitation could allow attackers to corrupt memory, crash the application, or potentially execute arbitrary code. A patch is available and should be applied as part of regular vulnerability management.
Apply vendor patch. If immediate patching is not feasible: (1) Implement network-level access controls to limit exposure; (2) Enable enhanced monitoring and alerting; (3) Apply principle of least privilege.
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Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org
Heap-based buffer overflow in the flx_decode_delta_fli function in gst/flx/gstflxdec.c in the FLIC decoder in GStreamer
Heap-based buffer overflow in the flx_decode_delta_fli function in gst/flx/gstflxdec.c in the FLIC decoder in GStreamer
Heap-based buffer overflow in the flx_decode_delta_fli function in gst/flx/gstflxdec.c in the FLIC decoder in GStreamer
The FLIC decoder in GStreamer before 1.10.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write an
A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in GStreamer's RTSP connection parser that allows remote attackers to
A heap buffer over-read vulnerability exists in GStreamer's isomp4 plugin that allows reading past allocated memory boun
An integer overflow vulnerability in the GStreamer multimedia framework's matroska demuxer allows heap memory corruption
A critical integer overflow vulnerability in GStreamer's qtdemux element allows attackers to trigger denial of service o
A critical integer overflow vulnerability in the GStreamer multimedia framework's Matroska (MKV) demuxer can cause denia
An integer overflow vulnerability in GStreamer's Matroska demuxer can cause denial of service or potentially heap memory
An integer overflow vulnerability in GStreamer's AVI demux element allows attackers to trigger a heap overwrite when par
A heap overflow vulnerability exists in GStreamer's matroskaparse element due to an integer overflow in the gst_matroska
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