How serious is CVE-2022-1921?

This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.8 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-2022-1921?

Yes, proof-of-concept exploit code for CVE-2022-1921 is publicly available on GitHub and security research platforms. This increases the risk of active exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2022-1921?

CVE-2022-1921 affects gstreamer gstreamer. Check the full CVE details for specific version information.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1921?

To remediate CVE-2022-1921, 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-2022-1921

High

|7.8

Exploit Available

Plain English Summary

AI-powered analysis for quick understanding

This vulnerability allows an attacker to run their own code on a system by exploiting a flaw in how certain AVI files are processed, which can lead to overwriting memory. To take advantage of this, the attacker needs to get the victim to open a specially crafted AVI file using GStreamer.

Technical Description

Integer overflow in avidemux element in gst_avi_demux_invert function which allows a heap overwrite while parsing avi files. Potential for arbitrary code execution through heap overwrite.

CVSS Vector Analysis

Attack VectorLocal

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges RequiredNone

User InteractionRequired

Confidentiality ImpactHigh

Integrity ImpactHigh

Availability ImpactHigh

ScopeUnchanged

Vector String

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploit Resources

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Official References

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Est. Bounty

$2,684($1K-$5K)

Vendor Response

Grade FPatched in 1336 days

Quick Information

Published

Jul 19, 2022

over 3 years ago

Last Modified

Mar 17, 2026

21 days ago

Vendor

gstreamer

Product

gstreamer

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