UNKNOWN CVSS 9.3
Published: 2009-02-03

CVE-2009-0397

gstreamer good_plug-ins Security Advisory (CVE-2009-0397)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2009-0397 impacting gstreamer good_plug-ins. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 9.3 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Heap-based buffer overflow in the qtdemux_parse_samples function in gst/qtdemux/qtdemux.c in GStreamer Good Plug-ins (aka gst-plugins-good) 0.10.9 through 0.10.11, and GStreamer Plug-ins (aka gstreamer-plugins) 0.8.5, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted Time-to-sample (aka stts) atom data in a malformed QuickTime media .mov file.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product gstreamer / good_plug-ins
Affected Versions 0.10.9
Weakness Enumeration CWE-119

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2009-0397 impacting gstreamer good_plug-ins.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2009-0397.yaml
id: cve-2009-0397

info:
  name: gstreamer good_plug-ins - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2009-0397 affecting gstreamer good_plug-ins.
    Evaluation: Heap-based buffer overflow in the qtdemux_parse_samples function in gst/qtdemux/qtdemux.c in GStreamer Good Plug-ins (aka gst-plugins-good) 0.10.9 thr...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2009-0397
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
    cvss-score: 9.3
    cve-id: CVE-2009-0397
    cwe-id: CWE-119
  tags: cve,cve-2009-0397,gstreamer,good_plug-ins,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "good_plug-ins"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2009-0397.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2009-0397
# Target: gstreamer good_plug-ins | CVSS: 9.3 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2009-0397 (gstreamer good_plug-ins)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against gstreamer good_plug-ins scope (0.10.9).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2009-0397.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2009-0397
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install good_plug-ins 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade good_plug-ins 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update good_plug-ins

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i good_plug-ins 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i good_plug-ins

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2009-0397 in gstreamer good_plug-ins?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update gstreamer good_plug-ins packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2009-0397?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2009-0397?

CVE-2009-0397 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 9.3 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
9.3
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2009-0397
Weakness CWE-119
Vendor gstreamer
Product good_plug-ins
Published 2009-02-03
Vector AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C