UBUNTU-CVE-2026-111183: Buffer Overflow
GStreamer rtpL16depay Heap-based Buffer Overflow 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 proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a heap-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-31143.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
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ubuntu/gst-plugins-base1.0to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.8.3-1ubuntu0.3+esm6 - Upgrade
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ubuntu/gst-plugins-good1.0to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.8.3-1ubuntu0.5+esm5 - Upgrade
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ubuntu/gst-plugins-base1.0to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.14.5-0ubuntu1~18.04.3+esm5 - Upgrade
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ubuntu/gst-plugins-good1.0to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.14.5-0ubuntu1~18.04.3+esm5 - Upgrade
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ubuntu/gst-plugins-base1.0to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.16.3-0ubuntu1.4+esm4 - Upgrade
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ubuntu/gst-plugins-good1.0to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.16.3-0ubuntu1.3+esm5 - Upgrade
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ubuntu/gst-plugins-base1.0to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.20.1-1ubuntu0.8 - Upgrade
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ubuntu/gst-plugins-good1.0to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.20.3-0ubuntu1.11 - Upgrade
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ubuntu/gst-plugins-base1.0to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.24.2-1ubuntu0.6 - Upgrade
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ubuntu/gst-plugins-base1.0to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.28.7-1ubuntu0.1 - Upgrade
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ubuntu/gst-plugins-good1.0to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.28.7-1ubuntu0.1 - Upgrade
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ubuntu/gst-plugins-base1.0to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.28.2-1ubuntu0.2
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Ubuntu packages are identified as affected?
The affected software listed is ubuntu/gst-plugins-base1.0 and ubuntu/gst-plugins-good1.0.
What does an attacker need to exploit this issue?
An attacker needs the target application to process RTP payload elements through the affected GStreamer library. The supplied data must reach the vulnerable RTP processing path; the exact delivery vector depends on the application's implementation.
Does exploitation require authentication or user interaction?
The supplied severity vector indicates network attackability with low attack complexity and no required privileges or user interaction. Successful exploitation can execute code in the context of the current process.