CVE-2026-5674
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CVE-2026-5674 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw was found in PipeWire, a multimedia server. This vulnerability allows an attacker to escape sandboxed applications, such as Flatpak, by exploiting PipeWire's PulseAudio compatibility layer. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A flaw was found in PipeWire, a multimedia server. This vulnerability allows an attacker to escape sandboxed applications, such as Flatpak, by exploiting PipeWire's PulseAudio compatibility layer. An attacker with minimal permissions within a sandboxed environment can load a malicious library, leading to arbitrary code execution outside the sandbox and potential compromise of the user's system.
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Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| — | — | <= 1.6.8 |
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 | All versions |
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.0 Extended Update Support | All versions |
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 | All versions |
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.2 Update Services for SAP Solutions | All versions |
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.4 Update Services for SAP Solutions | All versions |
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.6 Extended Update Support | All versions |
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- Status
- Awaiting Analysis
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