CVE-2023-44446
gstreamer: MXF demuxer use-after-free vulnerability
Severity
ImportantRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · November 13, 2023
Updated · November 21, 2025
Description
A use-after-free flaw was found in the MXF demuxer in GStreamer when handling certain MXF video files. This issue could allow a malicious third party to trigger a crash in the application and may allow code execution.
Statement
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of GStreamer. Interaction with this library is required to exploit this vulnerability but attack vectors may vary depending on the implementation.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 8.8CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE-416 · Use After Free