CVE-2026-2920
Description
A flaw was found in GStreamer. This heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the ASF Demuxer component allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code. The issue arises from insufficient validation of user-supplied data length when processing stream headers within ASF (Advanced Systems Format) files, leading to data being copied to a fixed-length heap-based buffer without proper bounds checking. Successful exploitation can result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current process.
Statement
This is an IMPORTANT heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the GStreamer ASF Demuxer. The flaw allows remote code execution when processing specially crafted ASF files due to improper validation of stream header lengths. Red Hat products utilizing GStreamer for multimedia processing are affected if they handle untrusted ASF content.
Mitigation
Avoid processing untrusted ASF (Advanced Systems Format) media files. This vulnerability in the GStreamer ASF Demuxer requires user interaction, such as opening a malicious ASF file, to trigger the heap-based buffer overflow. Limiting exposure to untrusted media content can reduce the attack surface.
Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) Score Details
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CVSS v3 Score Breakdown
| Red Hat | NVD | cve.org | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Score | 7.8 | N/A | 7.8 |
| Attack Vector | Local | N/A | Local |
| Attack Complexity | Low | N/A | Low |
| Privileges Required | None | N/A | None |
| User Interaction | Required | N/A | Required |
| Scope | Unchanged | N/A | Unchanged |
| Confidentiality | High | N/A | High |
| Integrity Impact | High | N/A | High |
| Availability Impact | High | N/A | High |
Vector
Red Hat: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
cve.org: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Integrity,Confidentiality,Availability
Technical Impact: Modify Memory; Execute Unauthorized Code or Commands
Buffer overflows often can be used to execute arbitrary code, which is usually outside the scope of the product's implicit security policy. This can often be used to subvert any other security service.
Availability
Technical Impact: Modify Memory; DoS: Crash, Exit, or Restart; DoS: Resource Consumption (CPU)
Buffer overflows generally lead to crashes. Other attacks leading to lack of availability are possible, including putting the product into an infinite loop.
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