Out-of-bounds Read in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10
CVE-2026-52721
Multiple out-of-bounds read vulnerabilities were found in GStreamer's pcapparse element. Malformed PCAP records can trigger reads beyond buffer boundaries during IPv4/TCP header parsing. This element is primarily used in debugging pipelines, limiting real-world exposure. A local attacker could trick a user into processing a specially crafted PCAP file, potentially leading to a crash or information disclosure.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
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CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.3 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.001 (3.2th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 3rd percentile — 3.2% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.001 · newest: 0.001 · change: +0.000
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Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-52721?
- CVE-2026-52721 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10, classified under Out-of-bounds Read. CVSS score: 5.3/10. Published 2026-06-15.
- How severe is CVE-2026-52721?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.3 out of 10.