CVE-2026-18295: GStreamer MRF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Jul 29, 2026
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Updated

GStreamer MRF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of GStreamer. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

The specific flaw exists within the parsing of MRF files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-29510.

Affected Software

2 affected components
GStreamer GStreamer
GStreamer GStreamer<1.28.5

Event History

Jul 29, 2026
Advisory Published
via ZDI·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via ZDI·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Aug 20, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:22 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:22 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·04:56 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:17 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What user action is required for exploitation?

The target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. Exploitation requires this user interaction.

2

What type of attacker-controlled content triggers the issue?

The flaw is triggered while parsing MRF files containing insufficiently validated user-supplied data. This can cause a write past the end of an allocated buffer.

3

What level of access could successful exploitation provide?

An attacker can execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process. The reported impact includes high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.

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