Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2018-13007 is a memory-read boundary issue in gpmf-parser 1.1.2. If an affected parser handles malicious or malformed GPMF data, it may read beyond a heap buffer. The public bundle does not provide CVSS, confirmed business impact, active exploitation, or a vendor fix.
Executive priority
Prioritize as dependency triage rather than emergency response unless the organization parses untrusted GPMF media at scale. Lack of severity data and no KEV listing lower confidence, but exposed media-processing workflows should be reviewed promptly.
Technical view
The issue is a heap-based buffer over-read in GPMF_parser.c, specifically GPMF_Next. The description ties it to checks for GPMF_KEY_END and nest_level that are not conditioned on a buffer_size_longs check. Available sources do not define affected CPEs, CWE, exploitability, or patched versions.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to applications, services, or tooling that include gpmf-parser 1.1.2 or equivalent vendored code and parse GPMF metadata from untrusted media. The CVE record lists affected vendor and product as n/a, so dependency inventory is required.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing, active exploitation, public weaponization, or exploitation prerequisites beyond the parser flaw description. Treat exploitation status as unconfirmed, not absent.
Researcher notes
Key evidence is limited to the CVE description and linked GitHub issue. The affected component is named in the title, but structured affected-product data is n/a. Do not assume a fixed version, exploit availability, or impact beyond heap over-read without reviewing upstream details.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory direct and vendored use of gpmf-parser 1.1.2.
- Check the upstream GitHub issue for fixed release or maintainer guidance.
- Limit parsing of untrusted GPMF metadata until remediation is confirmed.
- Process externally supplied media in constrained, monitored environments.
- Document accepted risk if the parser is unreachable or unused.
Validation and detection
- Search SBOMs and source trees for gpmf-parser and GPMF_parser.c.
- Confirm whether deployed code maps to version 1.1.2.
- Identify entry points that parse externally supplied GPMF metadata.
- Review upstream references for patch or workaround status.
- Record evidence if no affected parser is present.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/gopro/gpmf-parser/issues/29CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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