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
- Gstreamer Orc — versions prior to 0.4.39
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- vultures@jpcert.or.jp (Product)
- vultures@jpcert.or.jp (Product)
- vultures@jpcert.or.jp (Third Party Advisory)
- vultures@jpcert.or.jp (Third Party Advisory)
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.