GStreamer gstasfdemux.c gst_asf_demux_process_ext_content_desc out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in GStreamer. Affected by this issue is the function gst_asf_demux_process_ext_content_desc of the file gst/asfdemux/gstasfdemux.c. The manipulation leads to out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-5847. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in GStreamer (Multimedia Processing Software) (the affected version is unknown). This issue affects the function gst_asf_demux_process_ext_content_desc of the file gst/asfdemux/gstasfdemux.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The gst_asf_demux_process_ext_content_desc function in gst/asfdemux/gstasfdemux.c in gst-plugins-ugly in GStreamer allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds heap read) via vectors involving extended content descriptors.

The bug was discovered 01/30/2017. The weakness was shared 02/09/2017 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at openwall.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2017-5847 since 02/01/2017. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 10 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 97234 (Debian DLA-829-1 : gst-plugins-ugly0.10 security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 176005 (Debian Security Update for gst-plugins-ugly1.0 (DSA 3821-1)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 2 weeks after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (97234) and SecurityFocus (BID 96001†). The entries VDB-96753, VDB-96754, VDB-96769 and VDB-96770 are related to this item. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 97234
Nessus Name: Debian DLA-829-1 : gst-plugins-ugly0.10 security update
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OpenVAS ID: 703821
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 3821-1 (gst-plugins-ugly1.0 - security update)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: github.com

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01/30/2017 🔍
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02/09/2017 +8 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: DLA 2226-1
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2017-5847 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-5847
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-96779

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SecurityFocus: 96001 - Multiple GStreamer Plug-ins Buffer Overflow and Denial Of Service Vulnerabilities
OSVDB: - CVE-2017-5847 - GStreamer - Out-of-Bounds Read Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 02/09/2017 19:34
Updated: 03/17/2026 18:55
Changes: 02/09/2017 19:34 (75), 08/12/2020 21:46 (8), 11/12/2022 14:53 (5), 03/17/2026 18:55 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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