CVE-2026-18299
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CVE-2026-18299 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. GStreamer rtpsbcdepay Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of GStreamer. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
GStreamer rtpsbcdepay Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of GStreamer. Interaction with this library is required to exploit this vulnerability but attack vectors may vary depending on the implementation. The specific flaw exists within the processing of RTP payload elements. The issue results from the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-29787.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gstreamer | Gstreamer | < 1.28.5 |
References
- https://gstreamer.freedesktop.org/security/sa-2026-0051.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-26-467/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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