UNKNOWN CVSS 9.3
Published: 2009-02-03

CVE-2009-0398

gstreamer plug-ins Security Advisory (CVE-2009-0398)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2009-0398 impacting gstreamer plug-ins. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 9.3 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
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.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

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

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product gstreamer / plug-ins
Affected Versions 0.6.0
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-2009-0398 impacting gstreamer plug-ins.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2009-0398.yaml
id: cve-2009-0398

info:
  name: gstreamer plug-ins - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2009-0398 affecting gstreamer plug-ins.
    Evaluation: 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 atta...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2009-0398
  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-2009-0398
    cwe-id: CWE-119
  tags: cve,cve-2009-0398,gstreamer,plug-ins,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "plug-ins"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2009-0398.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2009-0398
# Target: gstreamer 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-2009-0398 (gstreamer 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 plug-ins scope (0.6.0).")
        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-2009-0398.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2009-0398
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install plug-ins 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade plug-ins 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update plug-ins

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i plug-ins 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i 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-2009-0398 in gstreamer plug-ins?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update gstreamer 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-2009-0398?

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-2009-0398?

CVE-2009-0398 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-2009-0398
Weakness CWE-119
Vendor gstreamer
Product plug-ins
Published 2009-02-03
Vector AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C