CVE-2026-3085

GStreamer rtpqdm2depay Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Mar 13, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 8.8 High EPSS 1.6% KEV · Not listed
Description
GStreamer rtpqdm2depay 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 X-QDM RTP payloads. 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-28851.

Analysis

AI-generated

Technical impact

Key detail from vendor description: This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of GStreamer through a heap-based buffer overflow in the rtpqdm2depay component. The flaw arises from insufficient validation of the length of user-supplied data before copying it into a heap-based buffer while processing X‑QDM RTP payloads. An attacker can exploit this to run code in the context of the current process, thereby compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the host system.

Affected Systems

Affected systems include any installation of GStreamer that includes the rtpqdm2depay module; the CNA identifies the product as GStreamer:GStreamer with no specific producer or compilation details. No affected version range is provided in the CNA data, so all builds that include this component are potentially vulnerable until a fix is released.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 8.8 indicates high severity, and the EPSS score of less than 1% suggests a low current exploit probability. The vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. The likely attack vector is remote, requiring interaction with the RTP de‑multiplexer component; an attacker may supply crafted X‑QDM payloads over a network to trigger the overflow. No known exploit public code is referenced in the provided data, but the ability to execute arbitrary code is direct and conclusive.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Check the GStreamer project for an official patch or newer release that addresses the rtpqdm2depay overflow.
  • If a patch is unavailable, consider disabling or removing the rtpqdm2depay element from the application’s GStreamer pipeline if it is not required for functionality.
  • Limit exposure by filtering or blocking RTP streams containing X‑QDM payloads from untrusted sources.
  • Maintain system and application updates regularly to benefit from future fixes.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on March 17, 2026 at 20:41 UTC.

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-4837-1 gst-plugins-good1.0 security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-6359-1 gst-plugins-good1.0 security update
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-8131-1 GStreamer Good Plugins vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-9038-1 GStreamer Good Plugins, GStreamer Base Plugins vulnerabilities
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:gstreamer:gstreamer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-1284
References
Metrics threat_severity

None

cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

threat_severity

Important

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Gstreamer
Gstreamer gstreamer
Vendors & Products Gstreamer
Gstreamer gstreamer
Type Values Removed Values Added
Description GStreamer rtpqdm2depay 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 X-QDM RTP payloads. 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-28851.
Title GStreamer rtpqdm2depay Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-122
References
Metrics cvssV3_0

{'score': 8.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

Weaknesses
  • CWE-122

    Heap-based Buffer Overflow

  • CWE-1284

    Improper Validation of Specified Quantity in Input

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
zdi
Published
Updated
Jul 21, 2026, 12:05 PM
Reserved
Feb 23, 2026, 9:46 PM
Status
Modified
Published
Mar 16, 2026, 2:19 PM
Modified
Jul 21, 2026, 12:18 PM
Severity
Important
Public date
Mar 13, 2026, 8:40 PM