CVE-2017-5840: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2017-5840: The qtdemux_parse_samples function in gst/isomp4/qtdemux.c in gst-plugins-good in GStreamer before 1.10.3 a...

The qtdemux_parse_samples function in gst/isomp4/qtdemux.c in gst-plugins-good in GStreamer before 1.10.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds heap read) via vectors involving the current stts index.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 5, 2024, 15:11 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2017-5840 is a denial-of-service flaw in GStreamer’s gst-plugins-good media parsing code before 1.10.3. A crafted media file or stream could crash software that relies on this parser. The main business risk is disruption of systems that ingest or process untrusted MP4/QuickTime content. Exposure is most likely where Linux systems or applications use GStreamer gst-plugins-good before 1.10.3 to parse untrusted media files or streams. The bundle includes Debian, Red Hat, Gentoo, and GStreamer references, but no precise CPE list. Prioritize remediation for systems that ingest media from customers, partners, or the internet. For internal desktop-only use, urgency is lower but patching remains appropriate because vendor fixes have long been available. Mitigation focus: Upgrade GStreamer gst-plugins-good to version 1.10.3 or later.; Apply fixed distribution packages from Debian, Red Hat, Gentoo, or your vendor.; Limit or isolate processing of untrusted MP4/QuickTime media..

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

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Feb 9, 2017, 15:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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RHSA-2017:2060CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=777469CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://gstreamer.freedesktop.org/releases/1.10/#1.10.3CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
GLSA-201705-10CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
[debian-lts-announce] 20200530 [SECURITY] [DLA 2225-1] gst-plugins-good0.10 security updateCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST

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