GStreamer Plug-ins 0.6.0 gst_qtp_trak_handler memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in GStreamer Plug-ins 0.6.0. Affected by this issue is the function gst_qtp_trak_handler. Such manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2009-0398. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in GStreamer Plug-ins 0.6.0 (Multimedia Processing Software) and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is the function gst_qtp_trak_handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Array index error in the gst_qtp_trak_handler function in gst/qtdemux/qtdemux.c in GStreamer Plug-ins (aka gstreamer-plugins) 0.6.0 allows remote attackers to have an unknown impact via a crafted QuickTime media file.

The bug was discovered 01/22/2009. The weakness was released 02/03/2009 by Tobias Klein (Website). The advisory is shared for download at redhat.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2009-0398 since 02/02/2009. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 12 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 67802 (Oracle Linux 3 : gstreamer-plugins (ELSA-2009-0269)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Oracle Linux Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 117189 (CentOS Security Update for GStreamer (CESA-2009:0269)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 4 days after the disclosure of the vulnerability. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 12428.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (48181), Tenable (67802), SecurityFocus (BID 33405†), OSVDB (51909†) and Secunia (SA33830†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-46255, VDB-46214 and VDB-46213. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 67802
Nessus Name: Oracle Linux 3 : gstreamer-plugins (ELSA-2009-0269)
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OpenVAS ID: 880872
OpenVAS Name: CentOS Update for gstreamer-plugins CESA-2009:0269 centos3 i386
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Recommended: Upgrade
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02/02/2009 +11 days 🔍
02/03/2009 +1 days 🔍
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02/16/2009 +9 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: redhat.com
Researcher: Tobias Klein
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2009-0398 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-0398
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-46256

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X-Force: 48181
SecurityFocus: 33405 - GStreamer QuickTime Media File Parsing Multiple Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 33830
OSVDB: 51909 - CVE-2009-0398 - GStreamer Plug-Ins - Unspecified Issue
Vulnerability Center: 20873 - GStreamer Plug-Ins 0.6.0 Remote Code Execution and DoS Vulnerability via Crafted QuickTime File, Medium

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Created: 03/17/2015 16:11
Updated: 05/15/2025 16:38
Changes: 03/17/2015 16:11 (78), 08/27/2019 09:51 (7), 05/15/2025 16:38 (20)
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