How serious is CVE-2017-5843?

This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.5 out of 10, classified as HIGH severity. Proof-of-concept exploit code is publicly available, making this an active threat.

Is there exploit code available for CVE-2017-5843?

Yes, proof-of-concept exploit code for CVE-2017-5843 is publicly available on GitHub and security research platforms. This increases the risk of active exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2017-5843?

CVE-2017-5843 affects gstreamer gstreamer. Check the full CVE details for specific version information.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5843?

To remediate CVE-2017-5843, check for security patches from gstreamer. Apply all available updates and security patches. If no patch is available, implement recommended workarounds or security controls to mitigate the risk.

CVE-2017-5843

High

|7.5

Exploit Available

Plain English Summary

AI-powered analysis for quick understanding

This vulnerability allows attackers to crash applications using GStreamer by exploiting flaws in how the software handles certain media stream tags. It can be triggered remotely, meaning that users don’t need to be directly connected to the attacker to be affected.

Technical Description

Multiple use-after-free vulnerabilities in the (1) gst_mini_object_unref, (2) gst_tag_list_unref, and (3) gst_mxf_demux_update_essence_tracks functions in GStreamer before 1.10.3 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via vectors involving stream tags, as demonstrated by 02785736.mxf.

CVSS Vector Analysis

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges RequiredNone

User InteractionNone

Confidentiality ImpactNone

Integrity ImpactNone

Availability ImpactHigh

ScopeUnchanged

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Exploit Resources

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Official References

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Est. Bounty

$2,053($1K-$5K)

Vendor Response

Grade FPatched in 3322 days

Quick Information

Published

Feb 9, 2017

about 9 years ago

Last Modified

Mar 17, 2026

21 days ago

Vendor

gstreamer

Product

gstreamer

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