CVE-2026-2922: GStreamer RealMedia Demuxer Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Mar 6, 2026
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Updated

GStreamer RealMedia Demuxer Out-Of-Bounds Write 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 video packets. 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-28845.

Affected Software

2 affected components
GStreamer GStreamer
GStreamer GStreamer<1.28.1

Event History

Mar 6, 2026
Advisory Published
via ZDI·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via ZDI·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Mar 13, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:38 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:38 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·09:02 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Mar 16, 2026
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:19 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-2922?

CVE-2026-2922 is rated as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-2922?

To mitigate CVE-2026-2922, update GStreamer to the latest version provided by the vendor.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2026-2922?

CVE-2026-2922 affects installations of GStreamer using the RealMedia Demuxer.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-2922?

CVE-2026-2922 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that can lead to remote code execution.

5

Can CVE-2026-2922 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2026-2922 can be exploited remotely by attackers to execute arbitrary code.

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