CVE-2026-2922
Out-of-Bounds Write in GStreamer RealMedia Demuxer Enables RCE
Publication date: 2026-03-16
Last updated on: 2026-03-17
Assigner: Zero Day Initiative
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| gstreamer | gstreamer | to 1.28.1 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-787 | The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in the GStreamer RealMedia Demuxer component and involves an out-of-bounds write during the processing of video packets. It occurs because the software does not properly validate user-supplied data, which can cause it to write data past the end of an allocated buffer.
An attacker who interacts with this library can exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code remotely within the context of the affected process.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on your system if you use the affected GStreamer component. This could lead to full compromise of the affected process, potentially allowing the attacker to take control of the system, steal data, or disrupt operations.
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