CVE-2017-5838: The gst_date_time_new_from_iso8601_string function in gst/gstdatetime.c in GStreamer before 1.10.3 allows r...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2017-5838 is a GStreamer flaw where a malformed ISO 8601 datetime string can trigger an out-of-bounds heap read. The documented impact is denial of service, meaning affected media-processing applications may crash when handling crafted input. Exposure is most likely where older GStreamer libraries process untrusted media, metadata, streams, or files. The source bundle identifies GStreamer before 1.10.3, with Debian, Red Hat, and Gentoo advisories indicating downstream package relevance. Treat as a moderate operational availability risk. Prioritize internet-facing or automated media-processing systems first, then standard package updates elsewhere. There is no source-backed evidence of active exploitation in the bundle. Mitigation focus: Upgrade GStreamer to 1.10.3 or a vendor-fixed package.; Apply relevant Debian, Red Hat, or Gentoo security updates.; Check vendor guidance for platform-specific package names and backports..

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Jun 13, 2026, 06:20 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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