CVE-2026-38998
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CVE-2026-38998 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A use-after-free in the SocketDescriptor::tcpReadHandler1 function (liveMedia/RTPInterface.cpp) of LIVE555 Streaming Media (version 2026.02.26) allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via sending a series of crafted RTSP and HTTP requests to the server.. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A use-after-free in the SocketDescriptor::tcpReadHandler1 function (liveMedia/RTPInterface.cpp) of LIVE555 Streaming Media (version 2026.02.26) allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via sending a series of crafted RTSP and HTTP requests to the server.
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Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
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- Status
- Awaiting Analysis
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