CVE-2026-3082
Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in GStreamer JPEG Parser 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-122 | A heap overflow condition is a buffer overflow, where the buffer that can be overwritten is allocated in the heap portion of memory, generally meaning that the buffer was allocated using a routine such as malloc(). |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a heap-based buffer overflow in the GStreamer JPEG parser, specifically in the processing of Huffman tables. It occurs because the software does not properly validate the length of user-supplied data before copying it into a fixed-length buffer on the heap.
As a result, an attacker 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 remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on systems running the affected GStreamer library. This means an attacker could potentially take control of the affected system, leading to unauthorized actions such as data theft, system manipulation, or disruption of services.
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