CVE-2023-40475

Name: CVE-2023-40475
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-05-03T03:15:20.137+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.87%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-40475 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. GStreamer MXF File Parsing Integer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of GStreamer. EPSS estimates a 1.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

GStreamer MXF File Parsing Integer Overflow 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 proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in an integer overflow before allocating a buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. . Was ZDI-CAN-21661.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.87%

76.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-190

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gstreamer	Gstreamer	< 1.22.6

References

https://gstreamer.freedesktop.org/security/sa-2023-0007.htmlPatch, Release Notes
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1457/Third Party Advisory
https://gstreamer.freedesktop.org/security/sa-2023-0007.htmlPatch, Release Notes
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/10/msg00038.html
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1457/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 3, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-40475?

How severe is CVE-2023-40475?

CVE-2023-40475 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40475?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST