ZDI-CAN-31143: ZDI-26-775: 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 ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 9.8. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-111183.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does an attacker need to exploit this issue?
The attacker needs an affected GStreamer installation to process input through the vulnerable library. The specific delivery vector depends on how the application implements and uses GStreamer.
Is user or application interaction required?
Yes. Exploitation requires interaction with the GStreamer library, although the nature of that interaction can vary by implementation.
What is the potential impact of successful exploitation?
A remote attacker could execute arbitrary code on an affected installation of GStreamer. ZDI assigned the issue a CVSS rating of 9.8.