CVE-2009-0398
CVE-2009-0398 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Gstreamer Plug-ins with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Gstreamer Plug-ins
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Array index error in the gst_qtp_trak_handler function in gst/qtdemux/qtdemux.c in GStreamer Plug-ins (aka gstreamer-plugins) 0.6.0 allows remote attackers to have an unknown impact via a crafted QuickTime media file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2009-0398?
- Array index error in the gst_qtp_trak_handler function in gst/qtdemux/qtdemux.c in GStreamer Plug-ins (aka gstreamer-plugins) 0.6.0 allows remote attackers to have an unknown impact via a crafted QuickTime media file.
- How severe is CVE-2009-0398?
- CVE-2009-0398 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2009-0398 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2009-0398?
- CVE-2009-0398 affects Gstreamer Plug-ins. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2009-0398?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2009-0398 published?
- CVE-2009-0398 was published on 2009-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33830
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/01/29/3
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-0269.html
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9886
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:gstreamer:plug-ins:0.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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