GStreamer rtpsbcdepay UAF RCE Vulnerability
CVE-2026-18299 Published on August 20, 2026
GStreamer rtpsbcdepay Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
GStreamer rtpsbcdepay Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of GStreamer. Interaction with this library is required to exploit this vulnerability but attack vectors may vary depending on the implementation.
The specific flaw exists within the processing of RTP payload elements. The issue results from the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-29787.
Weakness Type
What is a Dangling pointer Vulnerability?
Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code.
CVE-2026-18299 has been classified to as a Dangling pointer vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-18299
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