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CVE-2026-17072

LOW · CVSS 3.3 EPSS 0.12% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-07-28 · Last synced 2026-08-27

CyberRota Analysis

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A heap-based out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists in GStreamer's gst-plugins-good, specifically when parsing FLAC audio stream headers in Matroska or WebM files. This flaw can lead to the disclosure of a small amount of adjacent heap memory if a user is tricked into opening a crafted malicious file. Users and organizations utilizing GStreamer in environments where media files are processed should prioritize addressing this vulnerability to mitigate potential information leaks.

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CVE
CVE-2026-17072
Severity
LOW
CVSS
3.3
EPSS
0.12%

Original NVD Description

A flaw was found in GStreamer's gst-plugins-good. A heap-based out-of-bounds read of 4 bytes can occur when parsing FLAC audio stream headers embedded in a Matroska or WebM container file. The vulnerability is triggered by a boundary check that does not account for the full size of the data being copied, allowing a small read past the end of the allocated buffer. An attacker could exploit this by crafting a malicious Matroska or WebM file and tricking a user into opening it, potentially leaking a small amount of adjacent heap memory.