CVE-2026-53703: Gstreamer1-plugins-ugly-free: gstreamer: out-of-bounds read in realmedia demuxer audio stream header parser
A vulnerability was found in the GStreamer RealMedia demuxer (gst-plugins-ugly). When processing a RealMedia (.rm) file, the demuxer parses MDPR (media properties) chunks to configure audio streams. For audio stream header versions 4 and 5, the parser reads fields such as codec type, packet size, sample rate, channel count, and extra codec data length from fixed offsets within the chunk without first checking that the chunk contains enough data. If a malicious file provides an MDPR chunk that is too small to contain a complete audio stream header, the parser reads beyond the end of the buffer. This can cause the application to crash. In some cases, bytes read past the buffer boundary may be incorporated into stream metadata, which could result in limited information disclosure.
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GStreamer RealMedia demuxer audio stream header OOB read. In gstrmdemuxparsemdpr(), audio header versions 4 and 5 read codec parameters at fixed byte offsets (22-69 for v4, 22-74 for v5) without bounds checking against the MDPR chunk length. OOB-read values control downstream buffer allocation, codec selection, and caps negotiation. No fix available; upstream recommends rmdemux rewrite. Reported via PSIRTSUPT-7239 by Tianshuo Han.
— Red Hat
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-53703?
CVE-2026-53703 has a severity rating of 7.1, classified as high.
How do I fix CVE-2026-53703?
To fix CVE-2026-53703, update to the latest version of GStreamer that addresses the out-of-bounds read vulnerability.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-53703?
CVE-2026-53703 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability found in the GStreamer RealMedia demuxer.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2026-53703?
CVE-2026-53703 may lead to potential information disclosure, as it can cause the application to read memory outside of intended boundaries.
Which component is affected by CVE-2026-53703?
CVE-2026-53703 affects the GStreamer RealMedia demuxer specifically in the gst-plugins-ugly package.