SEPTEMBER 19, 2026
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CVE-2026-18299

HIGH · CVSS 7.8 EPSS 0.21% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-08-20 · Last synced 2026-09-18

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A use-after-free vulnerability in the GStreamer rtpsbcdepay component allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems due to improper validation of object existence during RTP payload processing. This flaw poses a significant risk, as it can be exploited through various attack vectors depending on the implementation of the library. Organizations utilizing GStreamer in their applications should prioritize patching this vulnerability to mitigate the risk of remote code execution.

Public Exploit Signal

A public exploit, PoC, GitHub repository or Metasploit reference was detected for this CVE.

Detected Signals
exploit remote code execution code execution

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CVE
CVE-2026-18299
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.8
EPSS
0.21%

Original NVD Description

GStreamer rtpsbcdepay Use-After-Free 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 validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-29787.

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