gstreamer AVI File Parser gst_avi_demux_invert avidemux buffer overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in gstreamer. Affected by this issue is the function gst_avi_demux_invert of the component AVI File Parser. Executing a manipulation of the argument avidemux can lead to buffer overflow. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2022-1921. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in gstreamer (Multimedia Processing Software) (version unknown). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects the function gst_avi_demux_invert of the component AVI File Parser. The manipulation of the argument avidemux with an unknown input leads to a buffer overflow vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-120. The product copies an input buffer to an output buffer without verifying that the size of the input buffer is less than the size of the output buffer, leading to a buffer overflow. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Integer overflow in avidemux element in gst_avi_demux_invert function which allows a heap overwrite while parsing avi files. Potential for arbitrary code execution through heap overwrite.

The weakness was presented 07/20/2022 as 1224. The advisory is shared for download at gitlab.freedesktop.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-1921 since 05/27/2022. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 04/12/2026).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2022-25193). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.0

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Buffer overflow
CWE: CWE-120 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

05/27/2022 🔍
07/20/2022 +54 days 🔍
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04/12/2026 +1362 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 1224
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-1921 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-1921
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-204568
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/20/2022 10:34
Updated: 04/12/2026 08:56
Changes: 07/20/2022 10:34 (40), 08/15/2022 10:01 (11), 03/17/2026 18:55 (15), 04/12/2026 08:56 (1)
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