CVE-2017-5847 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

CVE-2017-5847 was published on February 9, 2017, and affects the gst-plugins-ugly component in GStreamer. The vulnerability allows remote attackers to trigger a denial of service through an out-of-bounds heap read.

Understanding CVE-2017-5847

This CVE entry describes a specific vulnerability in GStreamer's gst-plugins-ugly component.

What is CVE-2017-5847?

The function gst_asf_demux_process_ext_content_desc in gst/asfdemux/gstasfdemux.c in gst-plugins-ugly in GStreamer can be exploited by malicious individuals to trigger a denial of service by causing an out-of-bounds heap read. This can be achieved through vectors that involve extended content descriptors.

The Impact of CVE-2017-5847

The vulnerability allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds heap read) via vectors involving extended content descriptors.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-5847

This section provides more technical details about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The gst_asf_demux_process_ext_content_desc function in gst/asfdemux/gstasfdemux.c in gst-plugins-ugly in GStreamer allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds heap read) via vectors involving extended content descriptors.

Affected Systems and Versions

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Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by malicious individuals through vectors that involve extended content descriptors.

Mitigation and Prevention

To address CVE-2017-5847, follow these mitigation and prevention steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply patches provided by the vendor.
Monitor vendor advisories for updates.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and components.
Implement network security measures to detect and prevent such vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that you apply the necessary security patches and updates to mitigate the risk of exploitation.