Buffer overflow in Gstreamer Orc

CVE-2024-40897

Stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in orcparse.c of ORC versions prior to 0.4.39. If a developer is tricked to process a specially crafted file with the affected ORC compiler, an arbitrary code may be executed on the developer's build environment. This may lead to compromise of developer machines or CI build environments.

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.004 (30.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 6.7 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-40897?
CVE-2024-40897 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gstreamer Orc, classified under Out-of-bounds Write. CVSS score: 6.7/10. Published 2024-07-26.
How severe is CVE-2024-40897?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.7 out of 10.