CVE-2017-5838
UnknownEPSS 4.57%
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CVE-2017-5838 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The gst_date_time_new_from_iso8601_string function in gst/gstdatetime.c in GStreamer before 1.10.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds heap read) via a malformed datetime string.. EPSS estimates a 4.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The gst_date_time_new_from_iso8601_string function in gst/gstdatetime.c in GStreamer before 1.10.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds heap read) via a malformed datetime string.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gstreamer | Gstreamer | <= 1.10.2 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/01/7Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/02/9Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96001Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=777263Issue Tracking
- https://gstreamer.freedesktop.org/releases/1.10/#1.10.3Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/01/7Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/02/9Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96001Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=777263Issue Tracking
- https://gstreamer.freedesktop.org/releases/1.10/#1.10.3Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-5838?
The gst_date_time_new_from_iso8601_string function in gst/gstdatetime.c in GStreamer before 1.10.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds heap read) via a malformed datetime string.
How severe is CVE-2017-5838?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-5838 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5838?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2017-5838?
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