CVE-2026-28799: PJSIP: Heap use-after-free in PJSIP presence subscription termination handler

Published Mar 6, 2026
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Updated

PJSIP is a free and open source multimedia communication library written in C. Prior to version 2.17, a heap use-after-free vulnerability exists in PJSIP's event subscription framework (evsub.c) that is triggered during presence unsubscription (SUBSCRIBE with Expires=0). This issue has been patched in version 2.17.

Affected Software

2 affected components
PJSIP PJSIP<2.17
PJSIP PJSIP<2.17

Event History

Mar 6, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:36 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:36 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:16 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 22, 58164
Event
via FIRST·03:12 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-28799?

CVE-2026-28799 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to be exploited for arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-28799?

To fix CVE-2026-28799, upgrade PJSIP to version 2.17 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-28799?

CVE-2026-28799 affects all versions of PJSIP prior to version 2.17.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-28799?

CVE-2026-28799 is a heap use-after-free vulnerability in the event subscription framework of PJSIP.

5

How is CVE-2026-28799 exploited?

CVE-2026-28799 can be exploited during the termination of presence subscriptions within the PJSIP framework.

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