CVE-2022-2122 Integer overflow in GStreamer

High 7.8 Published 19 Jul 2022 Updated 3 Aug 2024

An integer overflow in GStreamer's qtdemux element can cause a segfault or heap overwrite, leading to denial of service or potential code execution.

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-2022-2122?

CVE-2022-2122 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

DOS / potential heap overwrite in qtdemux using zlib decompression. Integer overflow in qtdemux element in qtdemux_inflate function which causes a segfault, or could cause a heap overwrite, depending on libc and OS. Depending on the libc used, and the underlying OS capabilities, it could be just a segfault or a heap overwrite.

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

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-2122?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Debian Debian Linux, Gstreamer Gstreamer.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2122?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2022-2122 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-2122 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Debian Debian Linux vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as CLEANSTART-2026-SR74236, DEBIAN-CVE-2022-2122, GHSA-qc68-fgqr-q53f, UBUNTU-CVE-2022-2122.