CVE-2019-15146 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

GoPro GPMF-parser 1.2.2 has a heap-based buffer over-read vulnerability in the GPMF_Next function of GPMF_parser.c.

Understanding CVE-2019-15146

This CVE involves a specific vulnerability in the GoPro GPMF-parser version 1.2.2.

What is CVE-2019-15146?

The CVE-2019-15146 is a heap-based buffer over-read (4 bytes) issue identified in the GPMF_Next function of GoPro GPMF-parser 1.2.2.

The Impact of CVE-2019-15146

This vulnerability could potentially allow an attacker to read beyond the allocated buffer, leading to information exposure or a denial of service.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-15146

This section provides more technical insights into the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability is a heap-based buffer over-read (4 bytes) in the GPMF_Next function of GPMF_parser.c in GoPro GPMF-parser 1.2.2.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Not applicable
Vendor: Not applicable
Version: 1.2.2

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by manipulating certain data input to the GPMF_Next function, causing it to read beyond the allocated buffer.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-15146 requires specific actions.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply patches or updates provided by the vendor to address the vulnerability.
Monitor vendor communications for security advisories and follow recommended actions.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and firmware to ensure the latest security patches are in place.
Implement secure coding practices to prevent buffer over-read vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Check for and apply any patches or updates released by GoPro for the GPMF-parser to mitigate the vulnerability.