CVE-2026-3082
gstreamer-plugins-bad: GStreamer: Remote Code Execution via heap-based buffer overflow in JPEG parser
Severity
ImportantRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · March 14, 2026
Updated · July 21, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in GStreamer. A remote attacker can exploit a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the GStreamer JPEG parser by providing a specially crafted JPEG file. This issue is caused by improper validation of Huffman table lengths, which can lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current process.
Statement
This is an IMPORTANT heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the GStreamer JPEG parser. The flaw allows remote code execution when processing a specially crafted JPEG file due to improper validation of Huffman table lengths. Red Hat products utilizing GStreamer to process untrusted JPEG content are affected.
CVSS score applicability
The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.
Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base, or stability.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 7.8CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE-120 · Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow')