CVE-2023-44429

Name: CVE-2023-44429
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-05-03T03:15:57.63+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 2.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-44429 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. GStreamer AV1 Codec Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of GStreamer. EPSS estimates a 2.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

GStreamer AV1 Codec Parsing Heap-based Buffer 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 AV1 encoded video files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a fixed-length heap-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-22226.

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

2.19%

80.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gstreamer	Gstreamer	< 1.22.7

References

https://gstreamer.freedesktop.org/security/sa-2023-0009.htmlPatch, Release Notes
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1648/Third Party Advisory
https://gstreamer.freedesktop.org/security/sa-2023-0009.htmlPatch, Release Notes
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1648/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-44429?

How severe is CVE-2023-44429?

CVE-2023-44429 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-44429?

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