CVE-2026-121611
Gstreamer1-plugins-bad-free: gst-plugins-bad: use of uninitialized gsth265hrdparams in gst_h265_parse_vps() multi-hrd workaround loop
Description
A flaw was found in GStreamer's gst-plugins-bad package. A use of uninitialized memory vulnerability exists in the H.265 (HEVC) bitstream parser when processing Video Parameter Sets that declare more than one HRD (Hypothetical Reference Decoder) parameter set. A remote attacker could exploit this by providing a crafted H.265 media file or stream that, when processed by an application using GStreamer, causes unpredictable parser behavior and may crash the application. This can lead to a denial of service for any application using GStreamer to play back H.265 content.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 9, 2026, 1:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 9, 2026, 1:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 53f830b8-0a3f-465b-8143-3b8a9948e749 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update GStreamer's gst-plugins-bad package to a fixed version.
- Apply vendor-provided security patches for GStreamer.
- Recompile applications using the updated GStreamer libraries.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Nov. 09, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A flaw was found in GStreamer's gst-plugins-bad package. A use of uninitialized memory vulnerability exists in the H.265 (HEVC) bitstream parser when processing Video Parameter Sets that declare more than one HRD (Hypothetical Reference Decoder) parameter set. A remote attacker could exploit this by providing a crafted H.265 media file or stream that, when processed by an application using GStreamer, causes unpredictable parser behavior and may crash the application. This can lead to a denial of service for any application using GStreamer to play back H.265 content. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-457 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/121xxx/CVE-2026-121611.json">CVE-2026-121611</a> Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-121611 Added Reference https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2565937 Added Reference https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/gstreamer/gstreamer/-/work_items/5332 Added Reference https://gstreamer.freedesktop.org/security/sa-2026-0094.html