CVE-2026-3085
Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in GStreamer RTPQDM2Depay Enables RCE
Publication date: 2026-03-16
Last updated on: 2026-03-17
Assigner: Zero Day Initiative
Description
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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?
CVE-2026-3085 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the GStreamer library, specifically in the rtpqdm2depay element that processes X-QDM RTP payloads.
The flaw occurs because the length of user-supplied data is not properly validated before it is copied into a heap buffer.
This allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code within the context of the affected process.
Exploitation requires interaction with the GStreamer library, but the exact attack vectors may vary depending on how the library is implemented.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can have severe impacts including remote code execution by attackers.
An attacker can run arbitrary code in the context of the affected process, potentially leading to full compromise of the system running GStreamer.
The CVSS score of 8.8 indicates high severity with significant impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, you should update the GStreamer library to the latest version where this heap-based buffer overflow issue in the rtpqdm2depay element has been fixed.