CVE-2023-44446

8.8 HIGH
Published: May 03, 2024 Modified: November 04, 2025

Description

GStreamer MXF File Parsing Use-After-Free 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 MXF video files. The issue results from the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-22299.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://gstreamer.freedesktop.org/security/sa-2023-0010.html
Source: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com
Patch Release Notes
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1647/
Source: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com
Third Party Advisory
https://gstreamer.freedesktop.org/security/sa-2023-0010.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch Release Notes
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1647/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory

5 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
8.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
3.9%
88th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

gstreamer_project