CVE-2022-1921 Integer overflow in GStreamer
An integer overflow in GStreamer's AVI demuxer allows heap overwrites, potentially enabling arbitrary code execution when parsing malicious AVI 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-2022-1921?
CVE-2022-1921 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 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.
Weakness: CWE-190
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-1921?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Debian Debian Linux, Gstreamer Gstreamer.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1921?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2022-1921 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-1921 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Debian Debian Linux
Sources
Also known as CLEANSTART-2026-ZL40658, DEBIAN-CVE-2022-1921, GHSA-9427-ppcj-49fw, UBUNTU-CVE-2022-1921.