CVE-2026-2922
Description
A flaw was found in GStreamer. This vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code by exploiting an out-of-bounds write in the RealMedia Demuxer component. The issue occurs due to improper validation of user-supplied data during the processing of video packets, leading to a write past the end of an allocated buffer. Successful exploitation can result in arbitrary code execution within the context of the current process.
Statement
This IMPORTANT vulnerability in the GStreamer RealMedia Demuxer allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. The flaw occurs due to improper validation of user-supplied data when processing video packets, leading to an out-of-bounds write. Exploitation requires user interaction with a specially crafted RealMedia file.
Mitigation
Avoid processing untrusted RealMedia files with GStreamer-enabled applications. Users should exercise caution when opening RealMedia content from unknown or untrusted sources to prevent potential exploitation.
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
Technical Impact: Modify Memory; Execute Unauthorized Code or Commands
Write operations could cause memory corruption. In some cases, an adversary can modify control data such as return addresses in order to execute unexpected code.
Availability
Technical Impact: DoS: Crash, Exit, or Restart
Attempting to access out-of-range, invalid, or unauthorized memory could cause the product to crash.
Other
Technical Impact: Unexpected State
Subsequent write operations can produce undefined or unexpected results.
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