CVE-2022-1920 Integer overflow in GStreamer

High 7.8 Published 19 Jul 2022 Updated 3 Aug 2024

An integer overflow in GStreamer's Matroska demuxer allows heap overwrites, potentially enabling arbitrary code execution when parsing malicious files.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2022-1920?

CVE-2022-1920 is a high-severity vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, published on 19 Jul 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Integer overflow in matroskademux element in gst_matroska_demux_add_wvpk_header function which allows a heap overwrite while parsing matroska files. Potential for arbitrary code execution through heap overwrite.

Weakness: CWE-787, CWE-190, CWE-122

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-1920?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Debian Debian Linux, Gstreamer Gstreamer.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1920?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2022-1920 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-1920 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as CLEANSTART-2026-YZ53862, DEBIAN-CVE-2022-1920, GHSA-hvfw-pcx7-j7qm, UBUNTU-CVE-2022-1920.