CVE-2023-0358:Use After Free Vulnerability in GPAC Multimedia Framework

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CVE-2023-0358 involves a Use After Free vulnerability in the GPAC multimedia framework repository (gpac/gpac) affecting versions prior to 2.3.0-DEV. This type of vulnerability occurs when a program continues to use a pointer after it has been freed, which can lead to memory corruption, crashes, or potential code execution.

Overview

The GPAC multimedia framework contains a Use After Free vulnerability that could allow attackers to manipulate memory after it has been freed. This vulnerability could potentially be exploited to cause application crashes, data corruption, or in some cases, arbitrary code execution. The issue affects all versions of GPAC prior to 2.3.0-DEV. GPAC is a widely used open-source multimedia framework that provides tools for creating, encoding, decoding, and streaming multimedia content, making this vulnerability potentially impactful for applications relying on this framework.

Remediation

To mitigate this vulnerability, users should:

  1. Update GPAC to version 2.3.0-DEV or later, which contains the fix for this vulnerability.
  2. If immediate updating is not possible, consider implementing memory safety checks in your application that uses GPAC.
  3. Monitor application logs for unexpected crashes which might indicate exploitation attempts.
  4. Apply the patch referenced in the GitHub commit 9971fb125cf91cefd081a080c417b90bbe4a467b if you maintain a custom version of GPAC.

References

  1. Patch: https://github.com/gpac/gpac/commit/9971fb125cf91cefd081a080c417b90bbe4a467b
  2. Vulnerability Details and Exploit Information: https://huntr.dev/bounties/93e128ed-253f-4c42-81ff-fbac7fd8f355
  3. GPAC Project Repository: https://github.com/gpac/gpac

Industry ExposureMost to least
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.

  1. Accommodation & Food Services
    Accommodation & Food Services
  2. Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
    Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
  3. Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
    Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
  4. Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
    Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
  5. Construction
    Construction
  6. Educational Services
    Educational Services
  7. Finance and Insurance
    Finance and Insurance
  8. Health Care & Social Assistance
    Health Care & Social Assistance
  9. Information
    Information
  10. Management of Companies & Enterprises
    Management of Companies & Enterprises
  11. Manufacturing
    Manufacturing
  12. Mining
    Mining
  13. Other Services (except Public Administration)
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  14. Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
    Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
  15. Public Administration
    Public Administration
  16. Real Estate Rental & Leasing
    Real Estate Rental & Leasing
  17. Retail Trade
    Retail Trade
  18. Transportation & Warehousing
    Transportation & Warehousing
  19. Utilities
    Utilities
  20. Wholesale Trade
    Wholesale Trade

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